Time and again lives spin off

As if centrifugal force has just let go

In many ways we attempt to hang on

To recover and gain much needed control

So many resort to one form or another

Of ‘bullying’ behaviors, so to speak

By force, “I’m bigger, I can outdo you.”

The weak become prey as the big guy wins

With scary tempers and out of control rage

Yelling, throwing, fits of force

Left alone, not forced to comply

Others, in fear just back away

Or, The preverbal guilt trip

Pack your bags, it’s all your fault

Sit on your pity-pot, Holy martyrs all

Others, feeling badly, do your bidding

Feigning helplessness, another way to control

“I don’t know how,” in tears you cry

I can’t possibly, you need to help me now”

The job gets done, but not by the helpless

So many ways, from infancy on up

We must learn to live this life and maintain control

Better, I feel, to learn and grow instead of butting heads

With the grand old earth and all it offers