Laney's Psa Poem by Randy McClave

Please stop reminding me
That I need to get my license,
I too can also read and write and see
You have already reminded me twice since.

Please also stop reminding me
That I also need to get myself a car,
I am the one walking, don't you agree
My destinations are nearby and/ or far.

Please stop reminding me
That I also need to get a job,
Begging from you or others I do not as a plea
And I promise you, I do not steal or rob.

Please also stop reminding me
That I need to go to college,
So, that I can get myself a certificate or a degree
Remember this, I'm not stupid, and I have knowledge.

Please stop reminding me
About the Hell and hard work that you went through,
I wasn't there making you feel crappy
And don't forget, I am not you.

Those thoughts are already running through my brain
They are now in my thoughts all of the time,
You're just causing me so much more unjust pain
And you treat and see me as if I committed a crime.
Please stop telling me what I need to believe
Or what else that I should be doing,
Sadly, you don't know the Hell on me that you did achieve
Now inside my brain a battle is now brewing.
Advice from you is always acceptable and it is okay
But, constantly hounding me will do nothing but drown,
And yes please always for me do pray
But, please stop nagging me and putting me down.
Please, stop pushing me in the street from out the door
With a headstrong control in your mind,
I don't think that I can take this awful pressure anymore;
Instead, give me encouragement, with words that are kind.

Randy L. McClave