Submission

Parents have their ways
Of getting teens to listen
When an idea comes
Their eyes always glisten

How do yours do it?
It's usually good like prizes
Bribes, or something like that
Sometimes, even surprises

But, if my dad wants something
He'll get it or else I pay
He does things terrible
He does things in a bad way

All chores must be done right
The entire house must be clean
If I don't do it perfect
He glares and gets really mean

He can really scare me
So I tried telling my mom
I hoped that she could change him
Maybe, just make him more calm

Well, what a stupid idea
I should have known better
She always takes his side
Guess I can't depend on her

So, late in the county
Far away from anyone
I'm yelled and shouted at
So that I get things done

If I dare debate with him
And stand there in regard
He'll just grab a stick and say
"I'm gonna beat you so hard!"

But, this is my life
I'll get use to this condition
I don't want to do anything now
I'm scared into submission