In Charge
Roaring drums screaming cymbals
Clutter my head like homework.
A maze parades a haze frustrates
My game of hide and seek.
Retreat into a ball of ice
And I am left forlorn.
I shut my eyes.
I see father,
On pointless race of life
Like me.
Life giggles
I only watch.
Dad stumbles
I only watch.
Suddenly, I wake up
Legs flying'ward convulsing life
Now, I'm in charge!
But his scorn blocks my path
Desert plains increasing
Despite eyes unseeing.
Ever further is.
I do not reach
I miss.
Years later
My left cackles darkness
Right sweet, poisoned beginning.
Straddling forbidden boundary
Relishing
In crystal clarity
It is time
Choice is mine
Now, I'm in charge!
My fate lay
In my shaking, joyful palms
But someone
Ripped it from my arms
As policemen came running.
Dad's ghost
Looked stunning.
Said:
"Now, I am in charge."
©Rachel Tan, 30 Nov 2018.
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