I Blame Myself Poem by Leon Agnew

Every time, I blame myself.
Even though your sins are many,
I still blame myself.
I guard you with my enthusiasm
That you might guard me in the same way.
I am always disappointed.
But though you disappoint me,
In the end you escape my blame.
In the end you escape everyone’s blame.
Because you are cunning and wise
And far smarter than I will ever be.
You have me trained and held by a leash.
I dance for your happiness,
I jump for your joy,
I feast for your hunger,
And I receive nothing in return.
But still, I never care.
I never see.
I never comprehend what you truly mean.
I still blame myself.