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Lest It Upset You
Inspired by the beautiful and hugely talented Clare Bowen's character Scarlett from the hit musical show Nashville. Her character's childhood reminded me of my family situation. Childhood shouldn't be something we survive.
This is a country pop ballad. Be moved and be gentle with each other.
Lest it upset you
By Michelle Morris
21/01/2023
I tried so hard to lay low
I tried to be quiet and still
Kept up the perfect pose
Never making a wrong move
Lest it upset you
Yes, it would upset you
The emotions would get through
Hurtful words and deeds and moods
I was invisible for years
The perfect camouflage
Hiding all my tears
Hiding all my fears
No time to be a child
No time to speak out loud
Keep looking at the floor
No eye contact, that's for sure
Lest it upset you
Yes, it would upset you
The emotions would get through
Hurtful words and deeds and moods
You sent me far away
So you could have a life
Any time that I'd be back
You'd scream about your plight
No space to call my own
In the family home
You needed to delete me
You felt the need to compete with me
Lest it upset you
Yes, it would upset you
The emotions would get through
Hurtful words and deeds and moods
Roses were my favourite as a child
Sweet reminders of nature's heart
I tried to focus on my love for you
But your cruel words broke my heart in two
And still there was you
Reminding me I wasn't good enough
And still there was you
No time to be a child when you had things to do
Lest it upset you
Yes, it would upset you
The emotions would get through
Hurtful words and deeds and moods
Childhood shouldn't be something you survive
Love is something that shouldn't need pain and anguish
Trust is always a two way street
No need to kill hope and faith and self-esteem
I wish you'd been gentle and kind
I wish I was the one you loved
I hold on to my pretend childhood
And wish I could rewrite the past
Lest it upset you
Yes, it would upset you
The emotions would get through
Hurtful words and deeds and moods
© Michelle Morris, 2023
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Michelle Morris
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