Ode to Ralph Wiggim

[Knot]

Hi Spruce.

I am unsure of how to word that to briefly define that shift. Or maybe i could make it just about the "us" and end it with "we're/we were."

Just a thought ...

We often laugh as children do
Not living by middle aged rules

In cages of demure maturity
Like those scarred and time dulled tools .......... are you sure about 'sharpened'?

all jammed in lurching economy
...

Puerility was the word replacing childishness. Not meant to be an insult. Will consult thesaurus further on that count.
Similar problem with 'childishness' (I think) - might you be looking more towards 'innocence'?

Best, Knot

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