GOLDEN BOY

Hurry, wait.
Must constantly chase carrot.
Build on strength.
One day you will inherit.
Fight for right.
Earn your keep.
Go now.
Don’t pause today for promise.

Good luck, Golden Boy.
The good always win in the end.
Stage a coup.
Step up and step out today.
Your turn.

People please
to ease away the teasing –
that tightening [bad word] 
Their daily machinations
just wear you out.
Get hold of yourself.
Go now.
Don’t pause today for promise.

Good luck, Golden Boy.
The good always win in the end.
Stage a coup.
Step up and step out today.
Your turn.

Stick to your guns.
Do it for love.
Hold on.
Do it for love.

© 2007 Reuben Butchart