Illusion of innocence

Those of us who grew up 

Trying to remain undetected and invisible 

For the sake of self-protection 

 Might assume this guy is hiding in the flowers, 

But instead, like some of the bullies 

We might have been avoiding, 

He has assumed a place of honor, 

Surrounded by his favorite delicacies, 

And is chomping away at his treats 

And refusing to share 

While all the while retaining the illusion 

Of innocence and victimhood…