What's lost in the cartilage of the Earth
--seems inefficient, he noticed: old people die
with heads full of knowledge, while young
people must learn it all for themselves.
Are we stuck in some kind of cycle?
Shit, maybe. But it wasn't ever about
knowing, as such, right--that's why
the internet isn't just an encyclopedia.
Doesn't satisfy him, but man, sometimes
I don't care anymore if it does or not.
Except then Oliver will rage about nothing
and I recall being obstinate, hateful, &
I know my father learned to respond to me;
as I must now haltingly learn to respond,
even though these kids must be easier,
and I agree this is pretty inefficient.
January 2021
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