Can'T I Count For Something Poem by Shilesha Johnson

We were attached at birth
When we were split it didn’t even hurt
They cut off the cord
But I was still suppose to be yours
And now you act like you don’t want me
Like I’m some dirty chore
Like you were forced
And if that was the case then why didn’t you get an abortion
I wouldn’t have felt anything
But now I feel broken
And I jus want you to realize
That I didn’t ask to be here
But yet I am..trapped.. just hurtin
I’m here so you should take responsibility
And start showing me that you care
You carried me for nine months
Doesn’t that count for something?
I’m crying out to you
And still I receive nothing
Not a letter
Not a phone call
Not a visit
I’m not worth it all
And that’s what I’ve been shown
Expected me to raise myself all on my own?
Expected dad to do it alone?
Well there are some things that mothers are needed for
And you weren’t there for any of my special moments AT ALL
And that hurts because it’s not because you couldn’t be
Its cause you wouldn’t be
And didn’t want to be
And you always make it your business to show me
That’s I’m not worth anything
but just this once
can't I count for something?