dumbass butthead asshole

they throw barbs

in front of their mother! no shrinking violet I don’t mind the crass

yet how do I teach them to build each other up even when they disagree

disparity is an opportunity

we better ourselves with each chance we have to see differently the voice of the other

it begins with those standing alongside then with luck ripples out

how do I take these adults of mine parent them into their best versions

so when I am gone I’ll smile from my soul as our group chat fills with encouragements and appreciations

maybe even

endearments