Paradise Rocker

Brenda Nelson on Sep 12, 2008

Tags: Dog, family, hate, home, love, Misery, people, pet, Pets, poem, Poetry, relationship, Relationships

About how one partner feels less important in a relationship. Its a unique partnership, but is common in many households. Did you figure it out?

You sit there in your paradise rocker,
and holler for me from the other room.
Telling me to bring you something,
again and again.
Can you not walk?
Am I your slave?
“Bring me this,
put it down there.”
“No, you cannot have that,
it’s mine.”
Do you own everything in the house?
Is nothing for me?
Why do you look down on me.
Why am I any less of a person than you?
Do I serve a purpose in your life,
other than to bring you things?
Get rid of me,
if I mean so little to you.
This relationship is exhausting to me.
With you in your paradise rocker.
Telling me over and over again,
to bring you things,
and reminding me with a kick,
that I am a stupid dog.

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Denice on Sep 12, 2008
I like the air of mystery in your poems, like in The Crossing too, good stuff.
PR Mace on Sep 12, 2008
Very sad poem.
Ruby Hawk on Sep 12, 2008
Sit that man down and give him a good talking to. Tell him exactly what you have said here. You have my best wishes. Ruby
Theresa Johnson on Jul 29, 2009
This piece was masterfully written. i love it and look forward to reading more of you stuff
Bo Russo on Jul 29, 2009
Thought you were talking about me for a minute!!
Shelly Barclay on Jul 30, 2009
A very sad situation that many people find themselves in. Good Job
maranatha on Jul 30, 2009
Our loving, loyal pets…. What amazes me is that he will likely continue to be the loving, loyal pet regardless of how paradise rocker treats him. Good work here, B.
Katie Marie on Jul 30, 2009
Thanks for a chuckle. Loved it.
littlemama76 on Jul 30, 2009
great write. I know that its painfully true.
David Crerand on Jul 30, 2009
where is that naked girl in the driveway, and why hasn’t she bit the hand that feeds?
Cebah on Jul 31, 2009
What a sad poem. It makes you think…
kman91995 on May 19, 2011
Sad and well written. I like the use of the questions. It helps your point stand out.
Stickinthemud on May 21, 2011
I never did enjoy reading vernacular-style treatments. But the twist-ending was revealing, making it a saving grace for my interest. Personally, I think if this theme was treated more like a literary one, I would enjoy it more.

In a poetical light, your title and its usage in the body of the work is the only unique turn of phrase. The grammar and structure here are great, which are important for any free verse, but I didn’t feel that you made much effort beyond making the piece meaningful when it comes to the language of it.

Other than that, good job, and have a nice day.
Jessica Louise on Jun 12, 2011
Sad, and a well written poem. thanks for sharing!

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