Seeking their Approval

Not what his mother wanted.

He is not what she dreamed.

A life full of pain, tormented you see.

Confused as a boy,

Who loves me?

Serving many masters; 

Taking all that they can.

Never one happy,

Never one proud.

His mistakes are made legend.

My mistakes make me sad.

Father’s excuses and mother’s demand.

When I finally spoke up they slapped me down again.

You will never be fit,

Never good enough for our love.

You’re an excuse and a curse.

No, I am a man.

Look here and look there;

Mirrors held in parents hands.

You don’t know what you remember;

Listen to us.

You’re a beast, you’re a villain.

Forgive us once, forgive us twice.

We don’t answer to you.

God gave us this rite.

Like a thief on the loose;

We’ll rob you tonight.

In the morning you’ll accuse us.

To much our delight.

Twisting and turning each word that you say.

We will never be wrong;

Just go away.