They Could Tell

I wasn’t one of them

They could tell I wasn’t one of them They were daughters of Oncologists Sons of Derby-winning Horse Trainers Children of University Athletic Directors Kids of Orthodontists and Business Executives

They could tell by my last season Skechers I didn’t belong there My average-sized house My normal life

They chewed me up and spit me out They were angry that I didn’t understand

They were children They didn’t know how privileged they were They had a life I knew nothing about

They mocked me I sat alone in that cafeteria for years Then we went to chapel and learned about God’s acceptance

The hypocrisy They only accepted their own I hated being part of them But they wouldn’t even let me try

Now they are adults They married young Their parents bought the engagement rings for their girlfriends

They don’t work They travel the world

Then they learn how to invest Make passive income Play golf with their retired fathers

Their 22-year-old wives at home Playing with the babies While singing “Jesus Loves You”