Strange
the impact of pop culture
as it’s just a show
and it isn’t real
and yet
I still find it true
I miss Red Forman
Even if
the second best character
turned out to be
a douchebag scientologist rapist
and the nostalgia
for the era is more imaginary
than any of us
care to admit
We still think of the threats
of foots up the ass
and the constant barrage
of anti-humanist rhetoric
but still a decent guy
the show about the kids
stolen by a lush wife
and a hard ass dad
I travel the country and the world
I go to concerts; hike nature trails
and visit museums
and fine restaurants
but still years later
syndication aside
although it blunts the blow
I still miss Red Forman