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The Man At The Party
by Patrick Talty (Age: 84)
copyright 07-03-2002


Age Rating: 13 to 127

 
The man at the party
says,
voice fragmented
wrapped in static,
"spare the rod,
spoil the child,
that's my philosophy."

The speaker's eyes waver,
dying candles flicker
in cut glass goblets;
voice, fainting, falls to slow glide,
recalls the sounds of unbuckling
before the beatings
that made him a man.

Dance rhythms contend
with dissenting voices,
the uneasy beat of shuffling,
the cruel march
from childhood
to manhood.


FOOTNOTE: I know there is a difference between an admonishing smack and a “belting”. I have no problem with the former, but I do have a problem with violence being used as a main deterrent to the “naughtiness” of a toddler.
(c)2002 Patrick Talty


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07-04-2002 Laryalee Fraser    

Hello, Patrick! I feel this one strongly...you've put it together well! (Now I'm puzzling -- where do I know you from?) Welcome to PnP!
:) Lary
07-03-2002 Peggy Bertrand    

Welcome to pnp.. yes you are write about the discipline. you use powerful images and usage of words.. wonderful write.
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