people say that I have to be strong,
that I need to be patient.
if they only knew.
I'm stronger than all of them,
I can watch a tree grow.



Then they see. Then they know.
They tell me they're sorry for me,
that I need a break.
I don't need pity.
I can't take breaks.

Every day of my life I deal with the mistakes of my parents.
I am reminded how it's my responsibility to clean up after them.
Shouldn't it be the other way around?