Ram R. V. Poet Free verse

I Am Seven

My parents may skip a workday—
Just for the heck of it.
But I shouldn’t—
Even for having to watch a Tennis Finals! 

My fights with neighbor Viji or Vicky 
Are acts of violence.
I must be disciplined.
But their fights are just family quarrels! 

Father drinks and sometimes 
Talks nonsense.
I will only drink—and talk sense!
But both wouldn’t let me touch drinks. 

They wouldn’t let me use my mobile—
Waste of time and what not.
Then, why did they go for a new iPhone?
Isn’t it a waste of time and money, too?

Once our doggy had a bad cold.
I applied some astringent to his nose.
There was hell at home.
But I was only trying to help!

To err is human, they say. 
But when I err in my homework, 
They would get inhuman.
Mea culpa?

How I wish I became a parent soon!

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Composed on October 18, 2017
WINNER II. Standard Poetry Contest, sponsored by SO, Oct. 20, 2017.

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Gregory Richard Barden October 25, 2017 at 8:15 PM Blessings and congrats for your well-deserved win, Ram - keep up the wonderful work, my friend! :-) Ram R. V. October 25, 2017 at 8:25 PM Thanks, Gregory, for your warm message and your good wishes :-)

Alexis Y. October 21, 2017 at 1:06 AM Congratulations on your placement in the contest:-) Alexis Ram R. V. October 21, 2017 at 1:08 AM Thanks, Alexis:-)

Silent One October 20, 2017 at 4:35 PM Great take on the contest Ram.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest.. Ram R. V. October 20, 2017 at 6:47 PM Thank you, SO, for your crisp congratulatory comment:-)