Taming the Beast
I stared the beast straight in the eyes,
Determined to change his wildish ways,
But he stared right back with viciousness;
Eyes unveiling a mind that’s wild and crazed.
As to our physical nature,
I was sorely overmatched;
His quickness and dexterity
Made him impossible for me to catch.
So I patiently watched him carefully;
Waiting for the time to be just right;
Hoping that when that instant came
I could overpower him with my might.
Just when it seemed that it might happen again,
I sprang upon him with surprise,
And wrestled him the best I could
Trying to ignore his pitiful cries.
It did not turn out well for me;
I could not tame the ominous beast.
I discovered that between the two of us,
My willpower was much the least.
As he ran off through the habitat,
Leaving quite the mess behind,
I was left to clean up the damages,
Trying to overcome matter with my mind.
I guess that I’m not up to the task,
Though give it my best I truly did;
It was then that I reached the conclusion:
His mom can potty train this kid!
Copyright © Joe Flach | Year Posted 2010
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