I used to look up to you.
In awe of your actions, in what you do.
Used to be happy with us around. Your hate was nowhere to be found.
I wanted to be like you. A superhero uncle, that’s what I knew.
But something wasn’t right. While I grew, you’re in a lot of fights.
You drank a lot and had no job. The missed opportunities you let others grab.
You’re full of flaws. Where was this superhero? He looks lost.
Your life’s still a mess. Whole life’s a mishap, old and stressed.
The hero I look up to is human. Full of flaws, does he do what he can?
I grew up idolizing you. Now I’m old enough to be grateful I didn’t become you.
Jul 8, 2021
Jul 8, 2021 at 4:04 AM UTC
I used to look up to you.
In awe of your actions, in what you do.
Used to be happy with us around. Your hate was nowhere to be found.
I wanted to be like you. A superhero uncle, that’s what I knew.
But something wasn’t right. While I grew, you’re in a lot of fights.
You drank a lot and had no job. The missed opportunities you let others grab.
You’re full of flaws. Where was this superhero? He looks lost.
Your life’s still a mess. Whole life’s a mishap, old and stressed.
The hero I look up to is human. Full of flaws, does he do what he can?
I grew up idolizing you. Now I’m old enough to be grateful I didn’t become you.
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