A Coupling Rhyming Gem With Twists

In my early twenties I thought

This world could be bought

Using the magical dollar

Stuffy under the collar

Where am I going to go?

What do I know?

Interview inquisitions

Stalking an entry position

Honestly presented my cards

Realizing life is hard

Having the professional perfect look

As described in the corporate training book

Commanding the floor

Receptionist guarding the door

Today the scene has changed

I am not going to complain

Youth google their mind

Displayed modern image in my world would certainly get declined

As I struggle through another day

Watching what I say

I accept the generational divide

Realizing where did I lie

To anyone

Receiving the hand gesture ‘welcome’

Is life done?

I ask

Not wearing the hypocritical mask

Ending with the swig from the trusty flask

Truth be told

And may I act bold

About a relationship I once had

Did not lead to being a dad

Maybe a college grad

You see it was with an exhibiting pet

Who I will never forget

A lifelong competitive love

Peacefully we flew like a dove

Partner guiding me over many things

Riding on their wings

Learning the right way to communicate

Getting things straight

Facing a designed test

Trying our best

Over fences or on the flat

Sixty seconds I sat

Afterwards applauding effort with a grateful pat

When the ribbons came out

I sit tall, really stout

Appearing great together

My saddle shining its leather

Taking the class blue

Winning results really cool

Today I stare at the award

Hanging on the tack room door

Reminds me when we were adored

Under the spotlight horse show stage floor

My friend is now gone

Buried in the pasture lawn

But our memories still can be seen

Downloaded and watched upon the you tube screen