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Desired Delusion
They are so annoying.
So young, attractive, healthy, cool...
these newbie adults.
I envy them. I once was “them.”
So busy with fun things.
Places to go, people to “hang” with.
Trips and independence.
Drummed up importance.
(“Can’t I come with you?
Am I really so old?”
“Mom, are you kidding?”)
...the unspoken, understood conversation.
“May I treat you to lunch?”
“Sure! How ‘bout tomorrow?”
(Ahhh, success! A ticket to fraternity.)
Bribes, in exchange for delusion.
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