When Winning's Not An Option

About a situation where you definitely won't win against someone. ;) This one's a light read. Enjoy! :))

When Winning’s Not An Option

I yell at the top of my lungs,

“Don’t touch my things!”

She raises her eyebrow,

“But I want to!”

Frustrated and annoyed,

“They’re not yours.”

She grins from ear to ear

“They’re from our parents’ money!”

I sigh, exasperated,

“They bought it for me.”

She smirks with her innocent face,

“They say sharing is good.”

I argue with all my wit,

“But we can’t share all things.”

She scoffs and challenges me

“Tell me, like what?”

Finally, I snap at her,

“Like that underwear for Pete’s sake!”

She puts on her puppy eyes,

“Why oh why my dear sister?”

I mumble, struggling to find the words,

“Well, just because.”

Evil replaces the innocence in her eyes

“Then come and get it from me.”

 

I attack, wrestle and struggle,

And finally, yes, I’m in possession.

She fights back, her paws scratching,

But I pinch her hard to make it stop.

 

But tears start to well up on her wicked eyes,

And in a minute, I know she’ll bawl her heart out.

I throw daggers at her, starting to feel anxious,

And that’s when I hear her famous comeback words.

 

Shouting �" “Mom! Sister’s glaring at me!”

In a heartbeat, I hear footsteps coming our way.

It’s then I realize all of these feel familiar,

For it’s now ten to zero, in favor of the brat.

Author's Note

Anyone who reads my works must have realized that this is my first time writing a poem without a rhyme scheme. I admit that I value rhyming much more than necessary. I just think that it's more appealing to read a rhyming poem. I know you won't agree with me. :)) Anyway, I don't know if this poem's good or not. I stepped out of my comfort zone! Haha. So tell me what you think! Tell me if I should just go back to the way I write my poems. =))

Reviews

[Tai Ryens]

I really hate that feeling of thinking that your Mom favours a brat over you. I can relate to that. I loved that you tried a new style of writing, and yes. I completely agree with you, most of the time, it's more appealing to read a rhyming poem. There is an exception when there is a strong message behind it, or if it is freestyle poetry, but other than that, I don't really favour reading poems that don't rhyme. Great write, you did great for a new style, you just need to work on this part of writing a bit more. Wonderful job!

[Leslie Philibert]

Great.Clever and honest,I picked it out because I like the title.Anybody who has a brother or sister will instantly understand this poem.Very Good !

[rae52]

it is amazing and works really well and i can totally relate as i tend to get a little rough when fighting with my sister

[Renny]

Am the baby in my family and my elder siblings relate so sweetly with me but have seen alotta kids being dissed by their sibs who are bigger. This piece you wrote is true and it gives readers who are big sibs a picture of them when they mad at kids. Good job!!!

[Coyote Poetry]

I have two grand boys staying with me. I have this scene everyday. Every hour. In the end. Their mother solved the problems. A entertaining poem. A strong ending to a excellent poem.
Coyote

[Ami N.]

Funny :) Nice write!

[frozensakura]

wow, this sounds juss like when my sisters and we fight... great job, i actually prefer poems that rhyme but the don't over do it. this is a really good poem. i hope to read more of your work.
-chole(:

[rwar ish me]

this is very funny
I really liked this,
I can really relate
Very nice work
~Amai

[piggy]

You are awesum at writing. Can you write lots and lots and lots more just like this because it's so real and so exciting and really really like awesum. I think this is so cool.

[BloodyMary]

I love this. I can relate with my siblings.

[Wolfwind]

This one left me grinning. I've only got one sibling, an older brother by two years. I think the worst thing we ever did when we were angry at each other was sneak into the others bedrooms and steel the others Lego's! lol
I'm sure there were times that things might have gotten worse, but our parents were really good about intervening and separating us before shouting matches ever began.

Thanks for the share!
Aaron