Complications Poem by David McLansky

The neglected child,
Unloved, abused,
When they're
Adult,
Become confused,
When they encounter
Loving words,
They panic
And act absurd;
It makes them moody
And annoyed,
In short
It makes them
Paranoid;
And as to when
It comes to having sex:
Talk about an act
Suspect;
It diversifies
Into many equations:
Is it domination
Or invasion?
Those of us
Who have known neglect
Find simple love
Quite complex.