I will help you
but when I do,
understand that now
I’m the keeper of you.

I will determine
if you’re living “right.”
And I’ll need you to be home
by nine every night.

You’ll need to prove monthly,
to my satisfaction,
that your disappointing state
is not due to lack of action.

Make me a list
and pee in a cup
and I’ll let you know
if you’re still “good” enough.

April is National Poetry Month so I’ve pledged to write 30 poems this month. Theoretically, that’s one per day but as long as I finish the month with thirty, I’ll consider that a win. Read more about National Poetry Month at the WordPress Blog.