Number Ten
where did you get that
that settle cruelty
was it with you all the time
does it make you royalty
do you know what it feels like
to be looked at with a frown
a frown so pitiable
it could chase you out of town
i know what it feels like
to be a ball and chain
going places i have to go
and bearing the look of shame
the quietness is deafening
and secretiveness screams
your wishing me away
every time you flip a coin
it's "heads i win, tails you lose"
one of the ingenious tools you use
against my attempt to compromise
when compromising is all
the communication i have left
your frowning me away
ignoring me away
and kind smiles to others
driving me away
i refuse to be your pain
and don't accept the victimization
of your destain
it is your kingdom
you can reign
just one subject less
and the rest remain
but if time should come
when feelings change
them weep
because what's changed has changed
you've had your satisfaction
only an empty box remains
Copyright © John Loving Iii | Year Posted 2009
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