Bitter Love

Why must family make you bitter?
Why do they make me rage?
Mother, sister,
why must you fight me so?
when I have done no wrong,
Listening to false accusations,
You do not know the pain,
That black spot on my heart that you cannot see,
Why can't you just leave me be.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Dietrich Avatar
December 30, 2010 at 9:37 PM
Yes, I hear of this in some families. Very sad, my hubbie's is a bit like this sometimes. I hope it all gets better! andrea
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