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Difficult Child
A difficult child's poem
Daddy come and catch a frog with me
Come and share my fun
Watch me hunt for lizards
Playing in the sun
Do you wonder why I pout some days
Stomp my feet and call you mean
I see your frustration
When I refuse to keep my room clean
Daddy let me tell you a story
Did you know dinosaurs are still alive
You listen with such enthusiasm
You help my imagination thrive
Happy to mad in 30 seconds flat
I don't know how I feel about everyone, including you
I look to you to show me how
But it's hard when you're angry too
Daddy I want to be like you
I want to act, talk, and fit inside your shoes
You are my hero, you help me to be strong
You are my teacher, to ride a bike or count by twos
I'm screaming and crying now
My fists swinging wild
I don't mean it when I say I hate you
Don't give up on your difficult child
By Venus Horowitz
