A Mother's Son

You want something from me that I can not give You think that I owe you so much just simply because I live You think that I see you for something better than you are Automatic respect and loyalty is just a step too far Like an un-nurtured kitten, I'm now devoid of feelings that you seek You've spent years punishing me for being 'his' son, looking for 'his' weakness in me You're confused to see that unlike 'him' I've become But remember three things before you ask me to kneel YOU married him, you made me, yes...........but I did not ask to live.