The Jock’s Lament
Have you ever noticed
in movies, shows, and books,
the villains are,
quite often,
jocks?
We may be hyper-coordinated, broad-shouldered,
hotter, faster, more charismatic,
and yes, we wear matching jackets,
Yet still. We don’t deserve this razzing.
The nerds are always virtuous,
but is that even accurate?
Just look at Zuckerberg.
The goths are always allies,
but they can be dangerous, too.
Was it not Ozzy Osbourne
who bit the head from an innocent bat?
The artists are always sensitive,
but we jocks are sensitive, too.
Hence, this poem.
So spare a thought for the poor jock.
We would never hurt you.
… Unless we’re playing football.
Kyle A. Massa is an author living somewhere in upstate New York with his wife, their daughter, and three wild animals. When he’s not writing, he enjoys reading, running, and drinking coffee.