In Trouble Again

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In Trouble Again


I look through the water and it's crystal clear this time of year 

I am swimming down by the catfish pier

I stretched my skin, and I can feel it through the current

I spread my arms, and with a twist of my body, I am concurrent

I dig down deep and go towards home

There's a chill that goes down deep to my bones

The icy water usually isn't cold this time of year

But, as I draw towards home, I can feel it so near

With a sigh, I keep going onward

I can almost see the sidewalk, as I swim forward

I hope I'm not in that much trouble

I better hurry and make it double

Why did I have to yell at my Mom, and then dart away

My Dad really hates when I stray

He says the ocean can be a really dangerous place

And then I told him I laugh in dangers face

And, oh boy, that really got him mad

Why do I always have to piss off my Dad

Well I better go home and face the music

I glide towards the water feeling sick

I'm sure everything will work itself out it always does

But my anger got the best of me just because

I always feel like I can never do nothing right

But, it's my own thoughts in my head, that keep me up at night

But, if I told Dad about this, he would get real mad

So I swim towards home feeling sad

And then when I finally see Dad's face

He surprised me and said that he he was glad I was safe

I know Dad really loves me but sometimes I can be a child

it's not my fault I was raised in the wild

That's how it is to be a mermaid I guess

I just hope I passed his test

So far it seems really bright

All I feel is Dad's love and not the fight

Just stay tuned for a part two 

And maybe I can show you something new


A. D. Small

November 11, 2022


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