Unrequited
Disclaimer: I do not own The Outsiders, unfortunately.
Sure, it hurts.
Knowing you're not w a n t e d.
Knowing you're a m i s t a k e.
But at least then,
when he hits
and she screams
they remember you.
It's better than being forgotten
(isn't it?)
It's better than being ignored
(Don't you want them to notice you?)
And so that's the price you pay
for your parents' attention.
The b r u i s e s.
The h a t r e d.
(And it's worth it.)
You may not like it,
but you're a greaser.
(Since when have things ever been fair for you?)
And that's why you're his
punching bag,
her scapegoat.
Their unwanted burden.
And they may not like you.
(You don't like them either, do you?)
But you have to love them.
(They're your parents.)
You have to care.
(Even if they don't.)
You have to want their love
(even though you'll never have it.)
You have to love them.
(Even though you know your love will never be returned.)
Sure, it hurts.
Knowing that they h a t e you.
Knowing they don't c a r e.
But at least then,
when he strikes
and she yells,
they remember you.
Author's Note: Well, certainly not my best, but I'd say I'm relatively pleased with it. Please tell me your thoughts in a review!