THREATS

[nibbed]

A very cute poem. I thought about my Heavenly Father because He is loving and jolly in a similar way, but I also fear Him because...well, He's GOD!
But I don't think he threatens, just warns His children, if only we will read His instruction...though likely He would threaten anyone who would hurt one of His own. This is poetry that makes one smile and accomplishes a mission of quirky cleverness, better than a jingle or a ditty. I did stumble a bit on the meter near the end. Let me go back and look again.


THREATS

Staring at their faces
I know it better be good
They don't always work
Even though they should

Something to scare
Something to astound
Something that shows I'm not messing around

Timeout is soft
Naptime is weak
It's gotta be something that doesn't sound meek

I want them to know
I'm nobody's stooge
The threat should be epic, unforgettable, huge       this made me belly laugh! (maybe, "unforgettably"?)

The Earth will tremble
The mountains will rock
Is a year without food, too much                             It was here, this line. The accent patterns don't seem to fit with the other stanzas....
to pick up a sock?                                                    I stumbled, but maybe it was me...


Thank you kindly for such a read today.
Best wishes!