it was my birthday
i was the host
he was my guest
he blamed me for ignoring him
told me i focused on my friends too much
told me i didn't deserve a nice gift from him
even though i put all the effort in
tireless giving and mending
every argument
trying to please
but he always turned the words back on me
and i was hurt
and tired
it was my birthday
i told him i was tired
i gave up
my 18th birthday