Stratagem's Rube

Complicated, complex,
         Or maybe just boring,
Fascination and wonder
          fading with age,
Indicating a need for a cheap form
          of entertainment,
That births reverse, flippant comments
          Followed by a terse, intense laugh,
Accompanied by a streak and a tendancy
          To resist the most difficult path.

While weariness follows familial loyalty
          With chains that curse and inflict pain,
For neglect is less obvious
          Than blatant violence.



The sighs lie here-
In the dreamlike state,
Where agitation crawls
Deftly under the skin.



I am immobilzed as I watch
           your irreverent actions,
Like a casual observer - I see you, 
           Powerless to change the circumstancesAs perfectly good intent is wasted,
           When everything goes wrong.
 
You disappear..........

I am left with your distraction,
           Ending up with a knife in my hand
And the blood is spilling everywhere,
           As I defend myself from the dangers
Your actions have awakened.

But soon, my resolve wanes, 
           My desire weakens,

So from your demons............

        I flee, 
                I run.