Father

He keeps me inline
but not the way you think.
he doesnt inspire.
he just helps me sink.

he makes me feel like a child,
limitations are rules are all i know.
he makes me reep, and
makes me sow.

he watches me like a hawk.
he watches my pain.
he steals everything i worked for.
steals everything i gained.

but i love him.
he's my father, i have to.
obligation to say
I love you.