Mother & Daughter
When you asked how I turned this way
And when was I led so astray
From the path you had mapped,
I felt as if I'd been slapped.
I loved you of course, that was given
But Mother, you were always so driven.
Friends and politics were your priorities,
Keeping in mind all different authorities.
I was little, scared and alone
Wondering when my mom would come home.
Then I'd wake up in the middle of the night
To hear you and dad having a fight.
Time after time I'd beg, "Stop this, please,"
Until that night he left without the keys.
I tried to act all quiet and polite
Hoping then it would turn out alright.
Rely on yourself was a lesson learned,
Anything else and you get burned.
I learned to think and not to feel
All my pain I knew to conceal.
Against you I rebelled in a way or two
Not knowing I'd end up with something new.
Work, family and friends I've found
Also love so pure and profound.
So because of this I feel very blessed,
This is something that must be stressed.
I'm finally at peace, happy and content,
There's nothing in my life I wish to repent.
I wish you'll accept me the way that I am,
Perhaps even admit that I matter a damn.
I'd like to make myself understood,
I want you in my life, today and for good.
I know we can weather any storm,
I still love you – after all, you're my Mom.