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!

[pamzilla. &hear..]

This sounds like something my sister would write if it was 2000 when I was 2 years old and if she wrote poems. This poem's easy to relate to and still fun to read despite the lack of rhyme. I liked it :)
♥

[Calypso]

This reminds me how I would fight with my brother all the time. Thankfully now I would give my brother my very last dollar.

[Inyourshadow]

I always feel mine favours my older brother as he was first born lol, fighting with siblings is all part of growing up, you'll be surprised how strong it will make the bonds between you in later years. Nice free write, loved the emotion, keep em' coming

[BlueDreams]

Awesome ...Sweetly Expressed Brother's and sister's common picture .. . Thumbs up :-)

[Eagle Cruagh]

Dear Writer,

Write what is in your little heart, or head and fingers.
What difference what we think ? These are your thoughts.
I think they are amazing, but what you think is the
important thing.

Chances are if you changed one word it would ruin your
poem. Leave it . It is good. I love it.

---- Eagle Cruagh

[Walk away slow poet]

Wow such a powerful write here, I can feel all the emotions that came out when you wrote this. A most amazing piece. Deep and powerful. Awesome write!

[KT]

I can totally relate to this poem. I have a lil sister who makes me want to slit my wrists some days. :P I thought it was written very well! ;) Great Job! I absolutely love, love, loved it!!! :D

[MetBySunlight]

Oh I love this! I guess I know how this feels. I am the youngest of five children, but I was six when my first nephew was born. So I know what it's like having to share something that I wished not to, then I got in trouble for it.

[grace]

Actually loved it, I could feel all the emotion! :) Your really talented!

[Boldpen]

Truly wonderful. The poem was flawless. you have no need to get nervous over rhyme scheme.(well.. you didn't sounded nervous in the poem)
yes, this creation is well.. reminds me what just happened about 3 hours ago at my house. a war with my brother.
Your piece was fun to read and really well expressed.
I'm actually not qualified to judge a refined poet like you... but i still will congratulate you on this adorable write.
Great job!