Parallels of the Middle
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Too old to be cared for, too young to be respected
John was very obedient, yet still quite neglected
A sad story it is, but not very rare
As many others in his class, had similar tales to share
At home, his younger sister was loved and more
While his older brother escaped every single chore
Everyday went like this, as the issues grew
Until outside forces helped make the house blue
Depression started to find a place in the house
As debts sucked their money dry, much like a louse
Even while distraught, Mrs. Doe kept to her routine
Coddling her baby and, from John’s obedience, glean
With no hope in sight, John’s hope began to dim
Much like a luckless, Tiny Tim
As John’s family ran out of money
Only his siblings were given honey
Time passed by and John never knew relaxation
Carrying the slack of his siblings was John’s most familiar sensation
Sad and overworked, “When will this ever end?” John sometimes asked himself
But never would he take action and continue to provide his siblings’ wealth