M's Poetry
Tough Love
*a poem I wrote after receiving a letter from my dad in rehab*
Tough Love
Look at this life I have worn
look at these scars I've shown
so many disappoints
but too many times
I have had only myself to blame
so don't give too much credit
because it's been said
no one knew me all too well
welcome to the madhouse
my own carnival of hell
so take the pills
so take the drink
never thought for myself
a stoic mannequin
and I have been yearning to walk
but never got off the shelf
never ending cycle
the one with no closing curtains
the one with a life
that isn't what it seems
take this letter
say goodbye
you would be better
to leave me behind
to draw the line
and live a life
surely more wonderful than mine
close the door
my sweet daughter I am sure
I have caused to much pain
and I hope not....
But maybe I will never change....
2007@ Megan Watkins
Tough Love
Look at this life I have worn
look at these scars I've shown
so many disappoints
but too many times
I have had only myself to blame
so don't give too much credit
because it's been said
no one knew me all too well
welcome to the madhouse
my own carnival of hell
so take the pills
so take the drink
never thought for myself
a stoic mannequin
and I have been yearning to walk
but never got off the shelf
never ending cycle
the one with no closing curtains
the one with a life
that isn't what it seems
take this letter
say goodbye
you would be better
to leave me behind
to draw the line
and live a life
surely more wonderful than mine
close the door
my sweet daughter I am sure
I have caused to much pain
and I hope not....
But maybe I will never change....
2007@ Megan Watkins
