| "Simply Developmental" by Ryan Cofrancesco The child wants to play. He does not want to sit or stay. But, the father's hair is turning gray With every time he turns away. It is only simple math, If you want to avoid my wrath Stay focused on your path Or you'll have to take a bath! Sit still. Concentrate. Do it while I wait! It doesn't matter what you hate! I control your fate! I feel a need to be free! But you never understand me! I just want to watch some TV Like my best friend Stevey. I don't even want to start! I'm angry; I feel it in my heart You're not even very smart - Nothing but a big old fart! Way down deep, son I wish you had more fun. But, you're still a bit too young To gladly get this rote work done. If I only I could share What's behind my cold stare, I'd pound and punch and tear And make a big mess everywhere! But there will be a time when You let me be your good friend. I will be patient until then And I know this work is not the end. Back Poetry page Ryan's Writings main page |