"Punnett Squares"- A Poem

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It was a dull day in February 

She told us how she had a student 

During blood tests 

(back when they were allowed)

But Mrs. Doe, why doesn't it match? 

And she told us how she looked at her and said

Maybe check your work,

you may be incorrect.

Avoid, avoid

She said the girl went home

Said 

Mom, why does it not match?

Said

Dad, it doesn't make any sense.

They said the unbelieved truth

And while she said this 

The class was quiet

We all were imagining

The girl walking home,

Her mind darting, breath quickening

Wondering why 

They never had any photo albums.

And how lying is such an easy skill

They should teach it in trade school.

"Dear Brother"- A Poem

Dear Brother,

I sit here and wonder what life will be like

When we’re adults.

Will you remember that time?

That time when I stuffed confetti down your pants on Easter

And you cried

Because Mom wouldn’t let you get revenge?

Will you remember that while you watch your kids

Have a water balloon fight in your backyard?

Will you remember that time?

That time when I screamed at you

Because you weren’t washing the dishes fast enough

And that you should just let me do it, because I do it better anyways?

Will you remember that while you’re scrubbing a plate in your sink,

And your wife is telling you you’re using the wrong sponge?

Will you remember that time?

That time when I played Legos with you and we built a clubhouse

With a tiny balcony/dance floor

And when Dad came home he didn’t care to look at it?

Will you remember that when you help your son

Build a cabin with his Lincoln Logs?

I just wanted to make sure,

Because maybe you’ll be too busy,

Or stressed.

Or maybe you’ll just sincerely forget.

The happy memories

Slipping away down the river of your mind.

I hope not.

Please,

I hope they stay.