Innocence

He’s a little boy
Going on a road trip
With his mom and dad
To see his grandma a couple states away

He’s lonely
His parents have the radio up loud
Some preacher going on and on
Fuck God
The trip is going by slowly, it’s boring
It’s raining

Now it’s snowing

They’re about to get on another highway—
He sees a guy and a girl
Covered in dirt
— Like they’ve been playing all day —
On the side of the road
With their thumbs held high at him

He gives them the thumbs up back
And a great big smile
And they can’t help but laugh

He wishes he was with them right now - 
Having fun