theatricalCreature

Dirty hands Little hands Speckled with bits of everything Grass stains on knees A goofy smile "Keeping up with the boys" Inky hands Rough hands Used for everything Poems and stories written neat A nervous smile "Keeping up with expectations" Shaky hands Unsure hands Hesitant on everything Long sleeves and refusals to eat A forced smile "Keeping up with society" Dirty hands Sturdy hands Speckled with paint, ink and bits of everything Head held high with a past left behind A happy smile "Keeping up with me"