Little Brother

Dark humor

There is only room for one us

You know that this is true

So I've made a special drink today

Of chalk and dust and glue

So come with me right now

And listen what I say

Sit here in the closet

Cause this is where we'll play

Just drink this little cup

I'm sure you won't get sick

If you drink it really fast

It will kill you really quick

So drink my special drink

Please listen to my voice

There's barely love enough for me

You've left me little choice.

I don't want to hurt you

But surly you must know

There's only room for one of us

So you just have to go.

Bon voyage and pleasant journey
Everything will be just fine
I'll let them know that you have gone...

And...better luck next time.

Author's Note

Note: No little brothers were killed in the making of this poem.
This is a departure for me. I don't usually write in rhyme but this poem is written from the perspective of a four year old so the nursery rhyme feel seemed to work. It's a dark poem about a child's death wish for his sibling which is actually pretty common.

Reviews

[CourtniRenee]

Wow. This poem is fascinating. I love the beat and rhythm, it definitely captures the odd tone of a nursery rhyme. This has a innocent edge to the morbidity and the attitude of the narrator. I usually don't like poems that rhyme, but for this one it fits perfectly. Thank you for sharing.

[Chip Murison]

Thank you for your review. I'm glad you like it. :-)

[Barbara Walker]

You got a laugh out loud from me. The rhymes work in this piece and great flow. I'm sure there are a few siblings out there that can identify!

[Gee]

A ha, this is my cuppa, simple rhyming with a great meter and I like the dark content. I describe all of my poems as childlike as to me they all use bog standard language in simple rhymes. Sweet

[Lorry]

This reads like the Brothers Grimm having a face of with Dr Seuss :)
Brilliant.

[Chip Murison]

Good. That was the intent. Thanks a lot! :-)

[Lorry]

Ha, you're welcome.