Pigmas 2024 2 January

[RiverNotch]

Tenth day of Pigmas. Taking into account some of the feedback in the opening thread, ye respondents may follow one of three tiers:
(1 - GOLD) Write a sonnet based on the day's prompt. The final goal is to produce something approximating a crown of sonnets!
(2 - FRANKINCENSE) Write a poem of a particular form based on the day's prompt. The final goal is to produce something approximating a crown of that form.
(3 - MYRRH) Write a poem on the day's prompt based on your choice of poem from the previous day's prompt, making sure it's the same form as the poem you're responding to.

Today's prompt:
Write a poem involving authority.

I'm not late, you're just early xP

[CRNDLSM]

There's no way to know when now is too late
Like when my parents moved to a new state
How long had they planned to travel the land
And not meet their grandkid who just turned eight
Memories growing up are not the best
I couldnt pay rent so lived like a guest
Who had to do chores restricted outdoors
Regularly being told they're a pest
I've worked my butt off since I was able
To make sure my daughters life was stable
Everything's fine if it's nothing like mine 
She'll always have a seat at my table
Memories growing up are not the best
I guess if I'm pressed I just want to rest