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Tug of War (Free verse) by dragonfly
No, you never did anything wrong. You were just doing what you thought
was best even if it was selfish and in your best interest. You were just
being a parent and giving me reason to take these antidepressants. So
what better way to save you this embarassment than to walk out on me.
I became to know you as only a source of income and even that was coming
in sparingly. Every time you would pit me between you and my mother and
play tug of war with my rag doll arms. I hated you then, but isn't it
amazing how much damage you've caused and yet all I wanted was your love.
Courts placed me on child support all throughout my childhood, so why do
I feel so unsupported. I'll see you this weekend turned to I'll see you
next week turned to see you next month. You knew how to make me feel
like such a disappointment.
Sorry I don't take after you, but why do you blame my mother? How could
you not expect me to take her side or take offense each time you tried
to belittle her or tarnish her image in my eyes. Was the fact that she
was both mother and father to me a threat to your manhood?
You wanted to crush her so I wouldn't have anyone left because deep
inside I think you hated the fact that I was getting older and smarter
and soon I'd see you for all you were worth. I remember the court papers
and how much you stressed she'd always leave me home alone. But you
neglected the fact she was out working to support me. You always loved
to play the victim, and we were always the victimizers.
No, not no more
not no more
this tug of war
anymore
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