Free from lies

Could you please stop yelling,
this screaming is hurting my head
Please Dad, just quit cursing at me
Stop acting as though I'm dead

"Haven't you planned dinner yet?"
No sorry Dad, I really did try!
You've pushed me aside again,
feed me with more "little white lies"

I'll try harder today, Dad!
I'll clean up as much as I can
just so you can be proud of me,
see what sort of daughter I am

Dad, why won't you listen?
Is it because you don't care?
I'm really sorry I was born
I just wish you and Mum were there

"Child, I wish you'd grow up"
Well Mum I tried that too,
But every time I stood tall
I wasn't good enough for you

Mum, I hate this pathetic family
You both laugh in my face
It's like you're both heartless
So it's time to leave this place

Before you have the chance to cry
Or say that maybe you're sorry
I'd just like to say I'm leaving
And there's no need to worry

I've packed my bags and I'm set
I don't need my parents evil eyes
You were both gutless and weak
And now I'm free from the lies.

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Been off the site for 7 years. Old poems make you see how far you've come, re-posted. x