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Written by: Edward Ibeh     Read Poems by Edward Ibeh Form: Dramatic Verse | + Follow Poet | + Fav Poem | Comment | Email | Print

Evolution of An Enfant Terrible

Don't point your finger
           and indict me as a spoilt child.
      You made me this way; you built me 
                     with your blueprint.

   I've seen you mistreat people around you.
            You've spewed poisonous bile 
           in my presence so many times,
             and I learned to do the same.

  I've watched you batter and bruise mother,
  now I've learned to abuse the opposite sex
         You've raised the rod against me,
           now I've learned to be abusive.

  You never gave me much encouragement,
          or reassurance when I needed it;
      I never received atta-boys I deserved,
               now I wallow in pessimism.

  I've tried and tried to please you, to no avail.
You've never exercised or taught acceptance, 
       and I grew up to be cold and distant.
      I'm a copycat. I learned from the best.

 So it's funny you think I'm a disappointment 
      to you, I suggest you take a close look
            in the mirror, Dad, and you'll see
    your reflection. We are one and the same.


Note: This is pure fiction, written from the perspective of a maladjusted teen.
Date written: 03/14/2021