Oppositional

"Being contrary" Is worn like an honor badge Proud and resolute Then, I came along Trying to reign on his parade I thought it was love Not understanding How he developed those skills, His identity He is "going mad" But does not know what that means When asked directly Turning things around I confuse the messages I don't understand Silent ignoring Creates apathetic calm Not really loving It is all in the mind Clogged up mental arteries Emotional plaque I want to breathe in Releasing the stress outward Letting it all go Oppositional Pride in dissenting voices Noncompliant airs Feeling restricted By false positivity He recoils from view "He can dish it out" Everyone is out of step He sees it clearly I will get caught soon I can't teach him anything With smothering love