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Yo Parents So Strict

My curfew according to my mom is, “before the sun goes down!” She never gives me the time to meet with friends and hang around My dad on the other hand lectures me in Korean He still doesn’t realize that I literally cannot understand him He might as well be talking in Japanese and his english is ‘berry weak’ These are the reasons why we don’t really speak Dinner’s always the same, no taco Tuesday or leftover Monday involved Every meal is eaten with rice- but one time we had mashed pot- just kidding that’s never happened at all Brown rice, white rice, skinny rice, fat rice, guess we got some variety there Mom says, “Be grateful, there are starving children everywhere” Come to think of it, a family meal at McDonald’s is something we’ve never had Guess that means all my meals are very sad Neither parent wants to give me the independence that I need But I won’t complain for I’m afraid mother will hit me Like a bird I want to explore the world But my strict Korean parents clipped my wings- they might be disturbed So I spend my time visualizing the world through the T.V. Never had cable cause cable’s ‘not pree’ Netflix is what I got, a blessing I love having Bob’s Burgers, Parks & Rec, and The Office keep me laughing My mom finds it annoying, my dad doesn’t get the puns He’s always asking me how people sitting in an office can make me laugh so much On another note, high school parties, are wild and pretty cray I wouldn’t know, I’ve never gotten an invite, but my parents would never let me go anyways I check the snapchats of my friends, they’re out bowling at 1:35 am If it weren’t for my parents, then I would be out with them No matter what I do, my parents just can’t see That they’re Kim Jong Un and I’m a helpless North Korean trying to break free

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016




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Date: 6/21/2016 12:56:00 AM
Anna, NICE FAV WIN.... SKAT
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Date: 5/2/2016 7:15:00 AM
Very humorous with a bit of frustration thrown in.
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Date: 5/1/2016 12:40:00 PM
Very amusing poem Anna and congrats on placing in Andrea's contest:-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 5/1/2016 9:10:00 AM
this is SO funny, Anna Lee. It was wonderful to see this in my contest. it reminded me of that sitcom called Fresh off the Boat (except that is a chinese family in America) Have you seen it? Anyway, love this and if I have not met you before, welcome to Soup. It looks like you are new from what i see in Skat's note below mine. Congrats to you in my contest.
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Date: 4/29/2016 10:49:00 AM
LOL,,, you so funny, Anna Lee,, Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs* SKAT
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Date: 4/29/2016 6:01:00 AM
Hi Jayoung, Nice and wonderful first entry. Welcome to poetry soup. Hope you will enjoy our community. Wish you a fruitful journey ahead.......with love.
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Date: 4/28/2016 10:22:00 PM
Jayoung, Welcome to Poetry soup, I hope you enjoy the community. Here, you will find friendly poets who enjoy supporting one another. I myself, enjoy reading and commenting those who want to be read. The only time I give constructive criticism is when a poet desires it. However, if for some reason the poem is not my field I will guide you to someone who is more qualified than I. Stop by and read one of my poems if you like. My poems are not perfect, but I have a feeling you might like one. I encourage you to check out the contest page and read to receive comments. Tell me a little about your poetic skills if you like. It will be my pleasure to follow and read every poem you post from here on :) We are Lucky To Have you. Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@
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Date: 4/28/2016 10:07:00 PM
That's the way to go! Congrats on your first entry and welcome to Poetry Soup, Jayoung. :)
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