Should I Have Made A U-Turn?

Respectfully, I don't feel I did anything wrong. I've had my clock cleaned more than enough and you're right there's some bad dudes out there that can and will light me up. I accept that.

But I come from a background of it takes a village... when I was young I egged a man's house. He chased me down the street and slapped some sense into me. One good open hand slap. That man was a hero.

I have zero tolerance for disrespecting women and children. Zero. Every year I bring a kid out here during spring break or summer. And for me, if a guy whips it out in an occupied public place and he's clearly not stupid drunk or mental then my own hand is going to attempt to make contact with his face.

I understand it's not for everyone. But it is for me.

Also a sincere thank you for the compliment I've been infatuated with poetry since Where the Sidewalk Ends in 1st grade and have never stopped being a part of that world.

And thank you for the respect in how you presented your words of warning and critique.