POEM: You Failed To Understand

You saw the grades fall

And the set of new friends.

You thought nothing at all

Of the new styles and trends.

Arguments each night.

And try as you might

You failed to understand, or comprehend.

You got notes from the school.

You heard of pressure from peers.

You felt such a fool

So you didn't interfere.

The actions were rash.

You were missing some cash.

You failed to understand, or comprehend.

It pulled you apart.

Then the missing car keys

Was a punch to the heart

And you fell to your knees.

Death sat in the eyes.

With life paralyzed,

You failed to understand, or comprehend.

By Dr. Jan Musgrove