I love you.
Let's make that clear.
It's not because of you
That I stay away.
Though, I do have my reasons.

Sometimes I forget
Your unsung innocence
Caught up in gossip
Tearing apart your mother
I just can't trust her

My mother demands
Begs me to call yours
But if you knew her
Years ago, before you
You'd know why I make excuses

But when I see you
Wiggling in wonderland
My heart breaks
I can't enjoy your presence
Through all this distrust & angst

So, I'm sorry, love
But I need to see a change
In your airheaded mother
But I do love you.
Let's make that clear.