"The Trouble With Math"

"The Trouble With Math" - A Poetry Writing Exercise

Concept of Exercise: 

“The beauty of math” or “the trouble with math” (Chose one title) 
Rules:

1. Cannot use "math" in the poem 
2. Cannot use "number(s)" or any number 
3. must be 9 lines long (any line breaks you want) 
4. must use one colour, one emotion 
5. you have 6 minutes 

“The Trouble With Math”

By Anna Taylor 

I tried. 

I tried to meet you half way. 

But we just don’t seem to agree. 

Why wont you play nice with me? 

You make me pout 

With all that you’re about

I’m left scratching my head

And then I see red. 

We will never see eye to eye.