I blame my parents for being afraid
for showing me every sharp edge
and learning I might never be safe

I blame my parents for being lonely
for missing people I never had
and will never hold me

I blame my parents for my anxiety
the sleepless nights with cold hard truths
led to no sobriety

I blame my parents
because they are my parents
and I can blame them
for who I turned out to be

But when they are gone
and all I have are memories
I’ll just blame them
for leaving me.