Bchild Rebellion Part Two Poem by Barry A. Lanier

My first paternal instinct
Was to toss him out the door
Seeing a chance for a lesson
Made me think a little more
Dissecting this so carefully
I just couldn't let it go
A devious smile on my face
He's messing with a pro
'Son, I've called an checked with the Y.S.D.'
'Who said they really didn't care'
'If I bought you Walmart tennis shoes'
'Instead of those new Nike Airs'
'No more time to stop and eat'
'Or pick up tastey treats to munch'
'For tommorrow you will learn'
'How to make a sack lunch'
'Don't worry about watching movies! '
'On your most favorite VCR'
'Sorry, I sold your new TV'
'Bought me some tires for my car'
'Oh, I rented out your room'
'You can have the couch instead'
'The Y.D.S. said they only require'
' A roof over your head'
'Selling off your new dirt bike'
'Jet ski and roller blades'
'Just found out 'Parent's Rights'
'Went into effect today'