One Day, One Day Poem by Michelle Dickson

Alone again
but that's ok
It's always
been this way

My mother worked
My father slept
My sister didn't give a rip
but that's ok

In my room
I would stay
In my room
I would lay

I was fine
I was dandy
But having my family
would've been handy

I still don't know
who I am
I still don't know
this life I lead

I resented my mother
for never being there
I wanted her to see
how much I cared

I don't like my father
I guess I never really did
but I'll still love him
in the end

My sister was harsh
but I looked up to her
I learned to never cry
in front of her

My family's bad
My family's good
but they leave me alone
when they really shouldn't

They have no idea
the baggage I carry
my shoulders are starting
to feel heavy

One day, I'll fold
One day, I'll cave
but I guess today
is not that day