The Physical Abuser

A physically abusive man getting drunk in a bar rationalizes and justifies his behavior. I'm not advocating domestic violence. You all know I like to write from the other side of the coin.

She always starts this s**t with me
    then says the fault is mine
If she'd shut her Goddamn mouth
  everything would be just fine

  I work my fingers to the bone
    though she's never grateful
   To hear that evil b***h nagging
      I'm the one who's hateful

   She's got the kids against me now
       They just want to use me
      Dad's a great big piggy bank
         All they want is money

When they're to big for they're boots
         and show me disrespect
    When they back talk out of line
       They know what to expect

    These kids today they get away
         with anything they want
       Sick little s***s and criminals
         and parents are at fault

   You need to discipline your kids
         with methods unrefined
  You have to beat sense into them
       to keep your brood in line

  Bar keep give me one more shot
          I have to drink alone
   Someone needs a lesson taught
         As soon as I get home

   So don't stick your labels on me
        I'm not the one to blame
    What else am I supposed to do
        All they respect is pain

Author's Note

This isn't a social commentary on how to discipline kids. This is a guy sitting alone in a bar getting hammered justifying his behavior through. Anger, projection, denial, rationalization and justification and that's all this poem is.

Reviews

[Tai Ryens]

Seems we're missing a second view on everything here.

[Baby Ricochet]

Yes we are. The WC is PC.

[Sam Sin Sepultura]

Reminds me of The Plot In You (band) XD
this is really good though, there's not a lot of poets who touch on this subject through the abusers eyes

[Baby Ricochet]

Thank you Sam

[Pete Langley]

There`s no handbook for bringing up kids, so there`s a lot of inadequate people out there, mate. As one of the victims of that inadequacy, I appreciate your piece, man. P.

[Baby Ricochet]

Thank you Pete

[Cassie]

Sick little s***s and criminals and parents are at fault

You need to discipline your kids, This is so true. Nice one

[Baby Ricochet]

Thank you Cassie

[Vikrantsingh]

Awesome, You are the only writer on WC who writes on real incidents and fact without much difficulty.
I love you work mate :)

[Baby Ricochet]

Thank you Singh

[Vikrantsingh]

You're welcome :)

[Saumya]

very well penned...!!
i can see the clarity in the thoughts,
very well done...!!!!
:)

[Baby Ricochet]

thank you

[Saumya]

welcome..!!

[Morgan Storms]

Dang! Very intense and emotional. It is the classic type of a mental and physical abuser. I think you portrayed it greatly. It made me want to beat up the guy! I think you are a good writer. :)

[Baby Ricochet]

Thank you Morgan

[Rhea752]

Amazing poem!! I really appreciate the new perspective!!! Nicely done!! Well written!! Keep it up!! :D

[Baby Ricochet]

Thank you Rhea

[Nia Hope]

I love how you always show another point of view and not to assist the abuser, but he does have a good point to why he is doing as he does. Awesome write

[Baby Ricochet]

Thank you Ankara

[Emerald Seas]

I understand what you're showing the reader. I think we all would like to see him with a large dose of alcohol poisoning and permanently restricted from doing more harm. Well written - I think it definitely will strike a nerve with those that have been the victim of such abuse.

[Baby Ricochet]

Thank you Serah. I appreciate your input

[Emerald Seas]

You're welcome :)

[sneer]

It might also strike a nerve with abusers, but who'd be man enough to admit it!