Don't Tell Me

You think you can solve my problems

When you can’t even solve your own

You know better how to parent these children

Than the mother who brought them home

You smile at me so happily

Pretending everything’s perfectly fine

Telling me what I can or can’t do

Because my feelings are no longer mine

I feign a smile through gritted teeth

As you tell another joke

I guess you’re just too blind to tell

I’m really just sick of you folks

You say you want me to grow and learn

But you’re hindering my skill

By interrupting my train of thought

And making me hold still

Don’t tell me how to live my life

Don’t tell me what not to do

When you’ve never taken a moments time

To listen to my view

You can’t ask me to move faster

When you keep on holding me back

You want me to go in your direction

And then wonder why things are off track

Don’t think you can solve my problems

When you can’t even solve your own

I know better how to parent my children

You can leave your advice at home

 

Author's Note

I know this one isn't very good. I just wrote it because I was really ticked off. I'm going to revise it later and make it into something nice :)

Reviews

[Elvina CZq]

There's always that someone to push us around, and always bear that expectation to the one they're pushing. I really enjoy your writing. You just know how to pour every of your emotion right on the page.

[Devons]

Brilliant, this one. Perfect. Great rhythm. I dare anyone to find fault with it.

Again, this starkly paints the picture of the hated subject and exposes their misguided dominance. Lord, save us from interfering do-gooders.

PS. Who needs 'nice' poems?

[Christina May Shanaberg]

I think that this poem is nice already and your feelings are very well expressed. Don't you just hate people like the ones you mentioned? I don't see how you can make it any nicer of a poem, but if you do change it, let me know.

[Annie29]

I loved this (:

[mcg03002]

Keep penning your cares away Cattie. I love this. The frustration comes through loud and clear. When you've had enough of snotty meddling noses sliming their way into your home and your relationship, then damnit...you've had enough! Everyone's a critic, as long as they're not ultimately responsible for whatever decision is made. I am not a parent, but I can imagine how annoyed I'd be if someone...anyone...tried to tell me how to raise my kids. A person who creeps about the house stealing glances through windows and cracks at your life and family could only ever have a small portion of the big picture. Certainly the view from the outside doesn't provide them with enough info to come up with better solutions to in-home problems than you can. A kind word of advice from somebody you know and trust is a good and useful thing. A judgemental accusation accompanied with a harshly uttered "well you really should..." is hurtful and completely counterproductive. If this piece was about you Cattie Rain, hang in there...and trust yourself to make the right choices!

[Jenny Nelson]

You've got a really good start. I don't think it really needs much revision. Know where you're coming from. I hate it when people tell me how to raise my kids. Got 10 of them and they're all doing far better than just surviving. You know your kids and you know yourself, so you know best. A hint or help here and there is one thing, but so many people go way overboard with the "let me impart my knowledge to you" bit. We're all "figuring it out" and learning as we go 'cause no two situations are exactly the same.

[Sunflower/Sara Kendrick]

Interesting thoughts that you have penned in this one,,Babies don't come with a perfect instruction book do they....Keep the creative pen flowing..Sunflower

[SR Urie]

Hey Cattie,
What do you mean, "isn't very good," don't sell yourself short! This has superb rhythm and rhyme, an excellent theme, and is Very well written. You are very good, much better at organizing prose than most that I've seen. Keep it up, sweetheart! BZ

You may want to check out an old song by Sam Cook called "Sunshine."

[deeps]

This is wonderful, I really enjoyed this write alot.
I Like rant writes because they come from the inside.
I wouldn't change it but that is up to you. I enjoyed this.

[Jessica Mai]

This is a fantastic write!

You can’t ask me to move faster
When you keep on holding me back
You want me to go in your direction
And then wonder why things are off track

GENIUS!!!!