You're Trying.

cutelilcardinal

I get it.

I see it.

I appreciate it.

But it’s not enough.

 

I’m still your babysitter.

I’m still just part of the bunch.

I’m still a housemaid.

And it’s all too much.

 

Another kid in your life.

Another child to watch over.

Another person to care about.

But why does that feel false?

 

I don’t think you meant anything.

I don’t think it was on purpose.

I don’t think you forgot me.

So why does that feel true?

 

I’m sure you still love me.

I’m sure you still care.

I’m sure you don’t hate me.

But the neglect is still there.

 

I want to say you haven’t

Made mistakes in the past

But we both know I’d be lying

If I said it

 

I don’t want to babysit

I don’t want to be shunned

I don’t want to do housework

I want to spend time with you

 

I’m trying.

You’re trying.

We’re trying.

But it’s not enough.

  • Author: cutelilcardinal (Offline Offline)
  • Published: April 26th, 2018 13:28
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  • Caring dove

    yes, neglect can impact us in so many ways . not nice to feel neglected or treated like we are almost invisible. the words that stood out for me

    I’m sure you still love me.

    I’m sure you still care.

    I’m sure you don’t hate me.

    But the neglect is still there.''

    people make mistakes but some of their mistakes affect our lives too much , i know this only too well , having been neglected as a kid , i know my mum cares but it still affected me



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