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They say it’s Hell

being a teenager

dealing with peer pressure

trying to impress the cool kids

but try going

into a neighborhood bar

with a bunch of middle age beer geeks

as you’re guilted and shamed

into a City Wide

and then washing it down

with another

If you don’t order the right beer

or you don’t cave in

you face persistent ostracism

as it’s not only okay

to slum here

but it’s expected.

You can try to keep up

with all the rules

and silly guidelines

see if it does any good

I see another can

slapped down in front of me

and another shot poured

another City Wide

consumed under duress

a long walk home guaranteed

in order to save face

in front of the cool kids