Feelings: Checking Us, Whatever I Say Poem by Margaret Alice

Checking Us

A white notice board against the wall with the
strict injunction write everything down, I don’t
want any surprises this year, every test, every
project, every event, every essay – thus keeping
us permanently focused on the things we detest

I prefer to forget the Expo of 18 June, cannot
help in a research project for natural science,
count me out, I refuse to try again – the only nice
thing is Nici drawing a flower writing LOVE YOU!
and the pictures she pasted - a leopard

An ostrich and a butterfly, I secretly mounted
a poster of fairies on the wall behind your back
as you play games on the PC, checking us to see
whether we are busy with homework and
business projects…


Whatever I Say, You’re Opposed To

I love living with a despot
especially with a benevolent
one

It is so much fun to oppose
such a despot and try to be
us

Two kids and me trying to make
our own life, meeting your demands
while

All the time living our own
lives – I read the newspapers
MY way

Must just remember to never
share my thoughts with
you – because

Whatever I say, you’re
opposed to, as long as
I keep

My mouth shut, my
opinions to myself, you
are

The most marvelous
guy!