Caleb drank from a guest’s glass,
Then waved both arms in the air,
Enthusiastically.
His brothers did the same.
Caleb laughed, and brothers laughed,
And all arms waved again,
Until the room rang with the laughter
Of five sons and guest.
I remain torn, though,
On good parenting in that situation.
Enjoy the camaraderie and ebullience?
Or gently correct for showing off?
What is more important?
The mirth or the self-centeredness?
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