You Poem by Janis Land Raymer

As far back as I can remember
you were always there.
Asking questions that weren't your business
pretending you cared.
You gave my dad
such a hard time
no wonder he hated you so...
Knowing exactly how we felt all the while.
You stood in the way
of mom and me.
Forever putting in your opinions-
you just couldn't see
that, point blank, I didn't much care
for your opinions, approval, or concern.
Trying to make daddy look bad
will you never learn?
you can never be him,
get used to that fact.
If only she hadn't married you,
if only we could go back.
You made it impossible for me to keep my kids
and tried to take away my mom too.
It must be so hard
to be as miserable as you.
But know this:
I will beat you,
of that you can be sure.
I will only be satisfied when:
I see tears on your face too.


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Janis Land-Raymer