Nathaniel Köhp Poet Free verse

I Can Count To Ten

I can count to ten
You can count to one hundred
It was always like that, wasn’t it?
When I was in exams
You were in college 

I can count to ten
And you can pretend to be better
Where are you now? Where are you?
I know I’m standing taller
I know I am much stronger
But you and I don’t speak
Not that I have anything to prove
But I’m a better human being
Not that it’s a game though
If it was I would win again and again 
Because I can count to ten, I can draw 
I can sing, I can act and dance, I am a genius
And you can give me my limelight, now

Not that I have anything to prove
But admit I’m on gold and you’re on bronze
Tell me I am better than you 
Sibling, give me back my limelight

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This poem is really about the affects of sibling rivalry on an adult. Have you ever seen
siblings argue? Sometimes it's insane, a broken toy from years and years ago suddenly
matters and they're children again. 

I hoped to evoke that feeling with a slight psychotic twist.

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Joseph Spence Sr October 12, 2008 at 9:05 AM This is an excellent poem. I like how the title resonates throughout the poem, and how the essence of the sibling jabbing comes to the forefront. I have quite a few myself. I used to visit London a lot. Great job and welcome to poetry Soup! ~Joseph

Brian Strand October 6, 2008 at 7:08 AM Hi Nathaniel thank you for your welcome comments on my postings.Rgds Brian

Sharon Winter October 6, 2008 at 6:12 AM Well you evoked that feeling very well! No rivalry with my sibling anymore. That was long ago and far away. Perhaps because I am sister to a 5 year older brother. Well, every family is different, and I have seen what you write about so well here. Thank you so much for your lovely comment! Love, Shar