Genetic imprint screaming,
a million nightmares long.
Attracted to the bullies,
the stupid and the strong.
One eye sees the brutal shit
and knows that it's all wrong.
Other sees in romance terms
and hurries it along.
Say it's love and defend the call,
even when it's new.
Every time she cowers down
in one more drunken blue.
In the end love turns to hate
but by then it's far too late.
Complete control is all that's left
from moronic monster mate.
No fault within is ever found,
if he's ever even asked.
No matter what the damage done
it's her that's put to task.
'Til the day that always comes
when even that is not enough.
More nasty deeds behind closed doors
just to show her that he's tough.
Always very sorry,
brimming over tears and love.
After being made to yell at her,
threaten punch and shove.
His own genetics screaming
from a million years before.
As a species we are sadly flawed,
for now and evermore.
So take good care now all you girls
when choosing who you pick.
'Cause while all the boys have genitals,
some are just a dick.
Brett A. Jones, 2020
