Generation gap

poem in triplets

Generation Gap

I wonder why some parents try
to make their children satisfy.
Ambitions they did not achieve.

A subtle form of child abuse
which proves to be of little use.
It seems such parents can't conceive.

Their children may not want to be
what they desire so fervently.
Apparently they can't believe.

Their children will point blank refuse
to fall in with parental views.
Because their children don't perceive

the world the way their parents do.
They have a different pint of view.
Which does not do much to relieve.

The stress and tensions which arise
until they reach some compromise.
It can be done I do believe.

11-Jan-09

http:// blog.myspace.com/poeticpiers

Reviews

[Carrie Lynn]

I agree 100%. I have seen parent after parent attempt to live the dreams they did not achieve through their children and it saddens my heart. What pressure these kids must live under. Oldest children especially, who struggle with the need for parental approval...I have never considered it to be abuse, but I think I will have to agree, even if a subtle form.

Having read quite a bit here on the Cafe, I find you to be one of the wisest of the bunch. It is quite an honor to have you here and I am glad to have found you. Sincerely, Carrie

[LaPluma]

I noticed one misspelt word, I believe the word was 'pint'. I thought you meant it to read 'point'. Regardless, what a poignant poem. The poem made me reflect on my children. I played American football from childhood through high school. When my boys were young they decided to give football a chance. I even went as far as to be an assistant coach for my eldest son's team. Now I see myself pushing them going into high school to continue the tradition( or should I say my tradition). I never wanted to be 'that' Father. Your poem is well done.

[Frank F. Atanacio]

well penned.. and well spoken :)

[Syke]

"They have a different pint of view. " you misspelled point; "Which does not do much to relieve." doesn't seem right as a full sentence. Once again great choice of subject matter and handling of said subject matter! The rhyme scheme was interesting and everything rhymed, the right # of syllables etc. Great job!

[Captain Ugly]

I have seen those parents, too
And what their children go through.
It's a sick situation.

Twisted feelings of remorse
Thrown upon a child's new course
Can breed so much frustration.

Just Me.
Captain Ugly.

[Salvatore Buttaci]

Again, a masterful handling of rhyme pattern that is not contrived.

Sal