Scott Whitby, 2023 It was the first day of summer. I fell asleep comforted in the idea that I was free of school and early mornings and...

Scott Whitby, 2023 Me and Daddy hoed cotton every summer, all summer. He took eight rows, I took two. He stayed ahead of me and I was...

Scott Whitby, 2023 I wish I could sing a song to you So you'd hear your gift to me A song I wrote but never knew That words can be our...

Scott Whitby, 2021 My hands Fat and little Always busy Always piddled Sharp fingernails A handful of hair The only way They could fight...

Scott Whitby, 2021 Hey little boy It's gonna be alright Everybody's mom and daddy fight Hey little boy This'll pass But don't look...

Scott Whitby, 2020 Seventeen Couldn't get hurt Knew everything Impressive with no shirt Stout Brown from the sun Lift anything Should see...

Scott Whitby, 2020 I remember work I remember what it was I remember how it felt Didn't like it just because Five years old Garden full...

Scott Whitby, 2020 Was I perfect? Or was I wild? Was I a good kid? Or a bad child? I made good grades But drank alcohol Went to church on...

Scott Whitby, 2022 Birthdays didn't matter I was 5 and usually didn't either That year I remember wondering Would this year I get...