Snot-Nosed Bully

The bombs still fall
People still die
Behind it all
a fragile guy
who felt lessened
And thus “threatened”
the lout lashed out

© Stephen W. Buchanan 2022

Originally published advertising free at “If You Haven’t Got A Sonnet”

Uncertain Age

Shouting Surprise!
we all jumped out
And in your eyes
I was a lout
It wasn’t my
place to let fly
your fêted date

Originally published advertising free at “If You Haven’t Got A Sonnet”