Herbert Nehrlich - Maturity *

A man of years would be expected
to have acquired, a selected
portfolio of maturity.
What else would ever make him free?
This task requires he discard
the blinders worn from childhood days.
Shed baby fat (a bit of lard)
adopt the wise and worldly ways.
However, living with one's mother
is not conducive to success
unless you are your little brother,
let go at once of Mother's dress.

Herbert Nehrlich

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