O, Mother Poem by Tamisha Bellamy

I tried to be the fabulous little girl you dreamed for me to be
Let you throw makeup on my dirty face and dress me
Put on a happy face while you showed me off to the glamourmen and glamouretttes at your parties
O, Mother I tried
But you can't turn me into your playdoll
Take me for what I am- take me none or take me all
You can't just turn your back
Remember, I know your every move, and I can see through your treacherous acts.

I tried to be obedient
Listened as you told me not to chew with my mouth open
O, all of your foolish rules- I have them all memorized
Even the one when you told me to forget her name
O, Mother I tried
But you can't turn me into your playdoll
Take me for what I am- take me none or take me all
You can't just turn your back
Remember, I know your every move, and I can see through your treacherous acts.

O, Mother- why can't you look me in the eyes?
Why can't you feel what I feel?
Is this how you are saying goodbye?

O, Mother- why can't you look me in the eyes?
Why can't you feel what I feel?
Is this how you are saying goodbye?

We can make a fresh start
O' Mother- just help me mend this broken heart.