I don't understand
why everything has to turn into
a fight.
If I say something,
you take it as an attitude,
and when I try
to defend myself
or my ideas,
you shut me out and accuse
me of
"talking back."
I seriously can't win
with you.
I feel like all you want to do
is badger me
and make me want to scream.

I just wish
you would leave
me alone.

*a.m.