because daddy pulled your hair
I pampered you
saw the beauty in you too much
I let it efface reason
because you suffered, I let you
play drama queen, and gave you
the slack that I never enjoyed
but all you want to do is play.
because of your frailty
I jumped in for the rescue
enlisted a whole rescue team
but you kept letting go
rather than face the truth
you gouged your eyes
and told me that it’s impossible
for you to see, you thought
it was a good plea
for temporary insanity
but I know you better.
too smart, little girl
you see the layout of a puzzle
before you place the first piece
throw your eyes away
but don’t use that as an excuse
even the blind
can take beautiful photographs.
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