Sure You Can Ask Me A Personal Question
Jack Anderson
Yes, I am white
And I play basketball
No, I do not like baseball
And no, I do not have a big family
I do not have a dad
Yes, my mom is a single mom
I do not live in a mansion
I do not have trillions of dollars
I love New York; this city’s my home
From the crazy people on the corner to the nice old ladies
I live in a small apartment
It may be small, but the playground is great
It’s like a little village
From old people to young people
When it’s warm out I’ll go out there just to clear my mind
Yes, I have a country house
It is not in the Hamptons
Yes, I have a boat, but it’s not huge
Yes, I waterski
I have two pets
A cat and a hamster
They do not get along
Predator and prey
Camp is another home
But no, I am not a camper
I am a CIT — a Counselor In Training
Yes, I love it
I have lots of friends
I like sports
I am fit
I love life, even when it gets me down
Inspired by Diane Burns’ poem Sure You Can Ask Me A Personal Question
