James Moore Poet Free verse

I Want My Way - This Halloween Behind the Mask

I come to you with one hand out
Open and up in my need
The other behind my back
Hidden in a fist of rage
Holds a blade, a bat, chain or gun.

I want my way 
And if you do not agree
I will throw a fit
And take it however I can.

This is the ploy of a toddler
Grown into full size if not maturity.
I want my way
And will get it no matter what.

What’s that you say, “Go
And earn it, grow it, make it, use it, keep it”?
I have no idea what you mean
You cruel, cruel meany
And I will stay until you give it
One hand out and open
The other clenched and hidden.

(10/31/25)

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Joe Maverick November 3, 2025 at 11:25 PM All-hallows..Is much the better mate I note satanic celebrations, coincide With the current western slide into a Stupid state..Hate and violence war and Greed..Plenty of whats not profitable And no-thing we truly need.' (Oh well?) Peace through war..And all that lol.))) All the best' James Moore November 4, 2025 at 6:07 AM If only it was for just one day… cheers.