I'm alright
As long as I don't care
I'm ok
As long as I remember
That nothing is ever fair.

I'm just fine
Until you toe the line
Your last dive
Shattered
Our lives.

My family is good
My life's been fun
Ask me one more time...
And I'll have to run.
I can't answer that
I'm not ready
I'm flat
lining
crying
trying
defying.

I remember my family
And how it used to be
I'd rather keep the screaming
And the demeaning
Than trade it for this
Mom, you're killing me
And sealing it
With a hug and a kiss.

You're asking too much
You've stolen our love
I can't agree...


Mommy,

don't you

remember

me?