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The Flip of a Coin

Which do you show today, heads or tails calls you away

Heads for pride, hold your confidence and strength

Tails for cries, fake your confidence and lie

The child feigns, but only needs to learn

The teenager tries, but can only yearn

The man flies, it’s finally his turn

The elder cries, on a downturn

The Divide

February 15, 2019

In "Modern Poetry"

AbnormalVAverage

J.D Mullenary Sr., a.k.a. AbnormalVAverage, is a teacher and Esports coach based in Texas. He grew up on the beach in California, enjoying its temperate climate and boundless enthusiasm for life. After completing his first degree at nineteen, he felt that he needed to grow up and discover new experiences. With that in mind, he joined the military, earning a second degree in the process, and served for four years. After receiving his honorable discharge, he married the love of his life, helped raise his two sons, and returned to college with a focus on English and teaching. Now, he spends his time writing when he can, teaching students and Esports players the values of critical thinking, while still fostering all of the strays his wife brings to their home.