Author: drachenkreiger

Don’t read the news.

Stories of hatred and bigotry

line the articles.

The worst is they don’t even see the hate

that they have caused.

Choose a fantasy book

since the politics in there

doesn’t affect you personally.

Sometimes simple is best.

A complicated story works

when things go sideways

or reversed.

Then if it is  too complicated

you lose your readers.

Irony can be powerful tool

but used too often its annoying.

Sarcasm is funny

except when it goes too far.

Case in point

this poem.

 

I`ve tried to listen to the adults.

I felt bad when they would yell

either at me or just in general.

The guilt would make me wish to hide.

Honesty was a virtue

and yet if lying got me out of a lecture…

I was someone who guessed what they wanted.

I tried to be good.

Now as an adult

I am trying to be a good parent

and not put my children through the same crap

that I had to go through.

Instead I have given them other stuff to deal with.

But I am no longer a good girl.

I am a woman

and I won’t put up with your shit anymore!

Great play

Arrogant asshole

Songs

that

won`t

leave

my

Head!

Ship is in the harbor now

See if you can spot him.

I`ll send a fully armed battalion

to remind

you of my love

Da da dut duh dy aaaaaaaaa.

Parents have preferences.

When one child exhibits

the tendencies and habits

of the parental unit

it is not surprising when the other children notice.

The problem lies

with which side is the favorite child

on politically.

Because then

you get told

-Well, I side with him!

in any disagreement.

 

Masks to hide behind.

Open and smiling.

Religious coverings.

medical necessities.

prevention measures.

Eyes that shine

or dull and lifeless.

Smiles that beam

or crack falsely.

Cheeks to dimple

and mouths to speak.

Ears to listen

and noses to breathe.

We all have to face each other

after we face ourselves.

Big yellow eyes stare up at you

wanting you to pick up the string.

Meows to remind you

or else your slippers get attacked.

Pouncing and prowling

waiting for a chance to strike

as the string moves aimlessly

unsure of what it wants in this life.

The string is hers to destroy

and the chewed ends prove it.

She is adorable and I love her.

My miniature panther Midnight.

I just don’t like your leader.

I find your morals to be unacceptable

and quite frankly you smell.

If you would only change who you are

to fit into my life perfectly

I would find you more acceptable.

Until then,

leave my sight!

Watching the expressions

Seeing them smile

Not missing their reactions

to your bad puns

or their sarcastic replies.

Voice connection is meaningful

but there is something

about seeing a loved one’s face

that makes it all worthwhile!

I always wondered

When would you leave.

Flying the nest

That I tried to keep clean.

I was never your friend

Because you were my child

But my favourite is gone

And I cannot help but mourn.

I miss your smile

Your sarcastic replies

But most of all

I miss you

My dear, dear

Sweet child.