Family Drama

Just another episode of family drama, from the teenager's point of view.

Don't ask me what's on, or what's wrong,

it's just the usual fare today

of shouting, raging, or frustrated gesticulating.

Just a normal day in the household.

 

There's nothing wrong, I could break out in song,

what? Why do you ask? I'm perfectly fine,

'tis just another day, no fuss, please, today,

I've plenty to consider in this new wave of family drama.

 

The different personas each stand firm, apart,

all angered and perplexed in equal measure.

Three, two, one... Bong!

And the game begins.

 

Gramps to one side, crippled, but not a force to be belittled,

fists in the air, and words thrown equally high:

"Duty!" "Respect!" "Honour!" ... he speaks in tongues,

No one understands.

 

Middle-aged Mother speaks for Dad as well,

(for he never could be bothered with all this, you see)

insists she understands, cares, has been through the same,

but loudly, emphatically begrudges her lot, as the unfortunate middle piggy.

 

Grams, ever faithful, is yet more diminutive in stature and voice, but

her mind is a steely blade, she wavers not when stating thus:

"Peace! For I'll have you know,

you're all bickering like a bunch of kids."

 

Speaking of kids, my brother, who is one,

like father like son, has happily abandoned

this mess of a home. Ignorant, dimwitted, annoying though he might be

at least he's a sane one. That's exactly one in this family.

 

As for me, well, I like to think

that I'm somewhat normal,

so I stay silent, even though I'm at the centre

of this particular episode of family drama.

Author's Note

This was inspired by reality, so let me know if I managed to portray it realistically...
All feedback is appreciated!

Reviews

[Ink Angel]

I can so relate to this! You ve really managed to nail it, its all so true to life. I love the part where you could break into a song, rising above it all and finding humour in the day, which we all have to do at ome point. Very well writtern.Thank you :)

[Wendy Seames Garner]

Sounds like something we all live through, just another episode of family drama.
Nice poem, Holly!