Rarely. If Ever Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

Rarely.
If ever,
Do trouble makers disguise themselves.
For whatever the reasons they enjoy attention.
If confusion is in the mix,
It comes from a trouble makers lips.
Discipline and expressing respect? Forget it.

Listening to comprehend,
Is as foreign to them as sitting in silence.
Even their elementary school teachers,
Had been forced to confront...
The origin of their ignorance.
When parents showed up to defend them.
And with ignorant bellligerence.

'How dare you say I am not interested,
In my children's future?
I want the best my kids can get.
And I'll have you know...
That's from 'my' point of view.
You are NOT qualified to know my children,
Like 'I' do.'