I Am What I Am-Ode To My Son

This is a poem from me, your mam When will you accept me for who I am? I've always treated you well and your sister too I’ve never played favourites with either of you I've noticed that as you’ve got older You have a huge chip on your shoulder Don't be ashamed of me, you know you are Just because I don’t have a flash car My house is a home, no money I owe Everything’s paid for, no H.P. you know Respect my partner and respect me too I’ve never tried to dictate to you You’ve made your choices and I’ve made mine It’s been ten years now, surely that’s a sign That I know what I want, some happiness in my life After years of misery, filled with remorse and strife Accept me as I am or don’t accept me at all But your prejudice for all this time means you’re heading for a fall You’ll need me in the future and you know that I am right But whatever you think of me, I know my future is bright So take off your blinkers and you’ll see it’s true I deserve to be happy, regardless of your view