9 February 2013
Look Deep in my past Starting school Where were you?
My first report card All A's I had tried so hard for Only for you to glance over
My first art project A chance wasted Done at last minute Because you couldn't help your daughter
Coming home everyday Not knowing who'd get me Bullied constantly Never did you try
My first play Hope crumbled Last minute rush From you, sleep, and work
Every waking day With knowledge of one appearance Then a make- shift dinner accomplished But you slept
Every concert, Or game, Or rehearsal 'Where's your mom?'
A repetetive answer Stinging alls heart 'She's not here. I'm walking home.' Them questioning you
'Why's that?' A monotone voice 'Work. Or sleep.' Wishing you weren't in that position
Never there Always asleep Forcing me to grow up quick You and Yourself only
After striving for your nonexistent attention Facing your heartbreaking sickness And becoming independent, You don't need to be there.
I don't want you there. You want to be, Now that it seems Worth your time
But trying so hard For something you never gave me.... Now something You so willingly give
Its no longer a want Nor a need Its a belief of my individuality Which by ignoring your daughter
Forcing her to grow up Without your guidance or advice Has made me who I am, Some one I'll always be.
Me.
Me • Opuss № I