Vernacular Spectacular

"Stage 4"

you taught me things

like how to walk, how to run

you taught me words

like "please" and "thank you" and "love"

you taught me games

basketball, monopoly, blackjack

you taught me how to drive a car

reverse, shift, clutch

you taught me how to feel safe

you taught me lessons

like learning from your mistakes

you taught me about loving someone

and all of their imperfections

you taught me how to be loved

you taught me to brush my teeth and feed myself

you taught me how to ride a bike

you taught me about God

and how to count to ten in Cherokee

you taught me how to live

And now,

you'll teach me how to lose.