Not Their Child

I’m being crushed in my own house
When suddenly they realise I’m not the child they wanted
When they realised I have failed academically
I’m suddenly a child who brought shame

They first start the argument
No one wants to hear my truth
I want to jump in a valley
And put this case to rest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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