out of my husband’s mouth
this morning
men age into a clown version of themselves
perhaps he says that
when heads go bald
or the hair thins on top
and that desperate for a comb
ears can grow freakishly large
most butts bellies and backs sag
and that stretched skin on the face
causes frowns to look like
puzzling smiles and smiles
an open-mouthed surprise
but go-ahead you young guys
it’s ok to cackle and point
just remember some day
when you’re standing naked
in front of the mirror
the mirror will be
the first to giggle
before anyone laughs
behind your back
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