GROWING INTO IT
Remember all those hand-me-ups
all at least two sizes too big
mother bought for you
You look like a clown but don’t dare frown
it’s frugal and wise so don’t roll your eyes
“Be careful, be careful please”
but you’re all elbows and knees
Before they half fit they all look like shit
so it’s back to the store to try it once more
and your behind is behind two sizes again
Childhood patterns are hard to break
Growing out of school, marriage, and every
job I’ve ever had before I really got it
before I was even big enough to fit