Child

Why child do you scream and yell?

Why child do you cry and whine?

Why child do you always rebel?

And why must I resign what childhood is left of mine?

Why Mother have you forgotten to age?

 Why am I left to care?

 Weren't you supposed to take the stage?

Have you forgotten my youth is still bare?

Why child do you always fight?

Why child do you always run wild?

What temper tantrums do I have in store for tonight?

I fear I’ve become just like that child

Why child do you always whine?

Mother you are no child of mine