What more do you want from me?
When you were my age
You were sleeping with girls
Drinking beer
Getting kicked out of high school
Not succeeding at anything
But look at me, Dad
I made all A’s this time
So far, everything in my life
Seems to be perfect
Except for your temper
Your hostility
Your cold, bitter heart
The fear of living like you
Makes all of my decisions for me
I will never grow up
To be
Like you
Oh well—it’s in my genes
I guess I will have to fight it
If that’s what it takes
To never be
Like you
Thanks to you,
I have to learn from all of your
Foolish mistakes
Thanks to you,
I have to live my perfect life
Keeping this secret
Hiding behind this fake smile
Thanks for all of the scars
You have generously given to me
Not only on the outside
But also deep within my heart
My life is miserable now
Because of this change you’ve made
And, you know what,
I’m doing quite well
Considering the circumstances
Better than you ever did
Now that is something to be proud of
But you have never been in my shoes,
Have you, Dad?
I don’t deserve to be treated this way
I do too much to please you
But still it is not enough
So stop yelling at me
Stop comparing me
Stop making me feel so small
I am still your little girl
Remember?
But you are not my friend anymore, Daddy…
Because friends would never
Stab each other in the heart
You have set a great example for me
An example to never be like you
So… thanks for nothing.

 
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