Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Middle Child

I spent my life in proximity
Seeing things
I couldn't conceive
Ever happened to me

Younger sibling
Much adored
Time and attention
Boundless love

Older sibling
Depended on
Needed, heeded
Helpful and more

From my view
It seems to be
That no one needs
Or cares about me

Kind words and gentle touch
The very thing I need so much
I resist, refuse, I can't believe
That they truly care for me

Insecurity, resentment
Anger grows
I push away the offerings
Of the things I desperately need

Those pushed away
Don't realize, can't understand
And in their eyes, only see
A need for more discipline

What I really need is unconditional love
Help to understand that I have had
The very things I can't believe
Were ever in the plan for me

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