Morals

A paycheck. A bill. How much do I owe?

House mortgage. Loan interest.

Debt keeps compounding.

Suffering and drowning with hearts that won’t heal.

What can you give me? I’ll take the store credit.  

Tell me the cost with discounts, a bargain.

 

No, darling, we don’t have time for the slide.

Return that new blouse with the tag still sewn.

Mommy can’t read, dear, she’s busy til midnight.

Daddy’s accepted a new double shift.

Don’t wait up. I’m too tired. I’m working.

Please, quiet your singing. Please, no dancing in here.

Don’t write on that, honey, I need it for Monday.

Eat less and you may have a hope for tuition.

Clean the pen off your hands. Put that book away.

Your school work is heinous,

Who flunks history?

 

Don’t speak until spoken. Your opinion is wrong.

Interrupting adults will lead to a grounding.

Act your age, mind your manners.

My house means my rules.

What I say is right, still,

I love you, I do.

Tell me the truth. What do you mean by depressed?

All that I give you, is it all trash?

 

Responsibility’s crucial. You’re useless alone.

Lacking maturity. You’re never home.

Graduation, then you’ll accept your diploma.

And make life decisions from these truths I’ve imparted.  

Reviews

[Abeer Tarek]

Absolutely exquisite..holds a huge meaning in just simple words, I enjoyed every bit, keep going :)

[Skye]

Thank you :)

[Bohrium Guy]

An visual imagery of daily life.... Excellent piece. Thanks for sharing this. Keep on writing!!!

~Rob~

[Skye]

Thank you for your review :)

[Bohrium Guy]

Your very welcome.

[Emily]

Lovely poem!
Very creative one too!
Keep on writing!!

[Skye]

Thank you :)

[AaronFreitas]

This is an excellent write Skye :) It made me kind of sad cause I've been through this as a child and I try so hard as a parent to not do the same. I love your wording :)

[Skye]

Sometimes we forget to think about how our actions impact those around us. Thank you for your review :)

[AaronFreitas]

You're welcome :)