We Hate Him Now
I used to love my dad the sad eight-year-old boy said.
But we hate him now!
You should hear him yell at my mother!
He is rotten, lousy, a snake.
He is a liar and he keeps all the money to himself.
We really hate him.
He is selfish.
When does he yell at your mother? I ask.
I am curious for they have been divorced for a long time.
He yelled at her on Wednesday!
At your house?
On the phone.
How do you know?
Mom puts him on speaker so we can hear.
We really really really hate him now!
Tears are coming.
I have a strong feeling that “we” means she.
Copyright © Caren Krutsinger | Year Posted 2021
Post Comments
Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem.
Please
Login
to post a comment