dear,
i
just want to warn you of the things ahead, what they're like and
who they'll stick upon you
for
instance -
they
told me to compromise with my mind and i laughed out loud(not
like you're supposed to do it in your head or something)
it's
not often that one is told to dance around screaming obsceneties by a
figure of authority
but
then again, i'm not sure they knew just what they had said
so
i spelled it out for them; C-O-M-P-R-O-M-I-S-E
Controlling
Objects, Missing Points, Rinsing Onions, Mincing Insects and
Separating Entities
(or
that's what I came up with, anyway)
and
then I told them that like the word, I had made a comPromise
-
though what a "com" is I have no idea -
to
them that i wouldn't kill nobody and you'd think that that would
satisfy them
but
like everybody else they would always want more
but
don't think i'm gonna tell you what they wanted
(it's
a secret, you dolt)
because
you never know which walls are listening
and
which people are missing while they stake out behind your bedroom
door
and
on a different note – was this supposed to be a formal letter?
(you
can ignore that, I swear it's not important)
i'm
supposed to tell you that today is the day you face your soul
yes,
the one that went crazy before you were done forming in your
mother's womb
but
don't be scared because we all have to do it someday
and
as they say: "there's no day like today" (that's not the
reason it's happening today)
and
to this day we're making it yours because somebody let it slip
(i'll
tell you who later)
that
you're special – not that we believed them, it's just a matter
of courtesy
so
suck it up and get on stage, it's time to make your speech
about
sealing wax and dragon wings and other severely inane things
and
don't forget to hold her hand and squeeze it tight
this
may be the last time you see her without feelings galore rising
what
else, dear boy, is a soul for?
and
to end this sordid little note, i'd like to say
i'm
proud of you for comPromising that you'll make it
through
for
making me laugh at your silly jokes and reminding me to take my
medication
and
as i seal it in my heart i'm letting you know
(though
methinks you already are aware)
that
through all my petty words i loved you most as a mother can only love
her son
and
that yes, i finally made that comPromise that
everything would be all right in the end