Sarcasmism
According to my son Scott, sarcasm is a five syllable word (sarcasmism). When he was younger I protected him from hearing it, so that he didn’t understand the difference between what was stated and what was meant. It all sounded the same, which is as it should be . . .
This morning Scott would not put on his boots because “It takes too long.” School was cancelled because of snow. This is NOT a day for sneakers. He fought me. I insisted. While he was struggling with his boots, complaining like a three year old I teased, “Scott, my heart bleeds for you. Please stop. I cannot stand the pain…”
He laughed, understanding my sarcasmism, and I thought back to my father, saying I was a stupid shit, and what’s not funny is I believed him
LBM 3/5/01

