Tighter, Oh Mighty One

Happiness only runs skin deep.
Each time I think I've found
A reason to smile,
A tiny speck of what happiness
Might feel like,
They find a way
To rob me of it.

Parents

Nothing I do is ever good enough.
I am always the 'disobedient brat'
Who never does as she's told.
But I'm 23 for God's sake!
When will your hold on me loosen?
You have your hands around me throat
And you're squeezing
Tighter,
Tighter,
Tighter.

I was just trying to help,
But 'trying' Has never been good enough.
Your insecurities have been forced onto me
And now I am as you are.
Just as you have never cared for me,
My caring for you has ceased.

Still your grip tightens,
But I no longer care.
I now encourage you.
Squeeze, oh brave and powerful one,
Squeeze.
Tighter,
Tighter,
I still see the light.
Squeeze, mighty possessor,
Squeeze.
Tighter,
Tighter,
Until the darkness settles in.

Copyright©JosieWentzel21March2008