POEM STARTER
Submitted by SLW
The Favourite Child
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The Stolen Spot
She always gets more
That child sitting on the floor
You liked how prestige she was
And always gave her hugs
Can’t you see me in need
You give her more than the house can feed
Your new object of attraction
She always gets the camera action
Can I pick where we go next
This trip should lighten my chest
This breath of fresh air must be my award
Then why am I at home trying to not get bored
I want the role that I never got
All she’s good for is sitting around in socks
Can’t you pick me, just this time
This favoritism has got to be a crime
She’s always bad, never good
Why do I get misunderstood
Please listen to my case
Instead of just yelling in my face
She’s the one you adore
I get why you never visit my door
It’s okay, I understand
Next time I’ll just follow your command