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The pain of growing up

 

The expression you wear on your face

Is nearly always the same,

Do you feel as if you’re out of place?

Your eyes are a façade of pain.

 

Was growing up too much to bear

Or is it the company you keep?

Did anyone tell you life wasn’t fair?

More that often you think too deep.

 

Perhaps it was your childhood to blame,

No paternal love was shown.

No time, so space, preferred a pub game,

Or frightened of my love of the unknown.

 

I’m sorry your friend was taken from you.

I’m sorry I picked a bad dad.

I’m sorry your life didn’t get nurtured through.

I’m sorry your smile is so sad.

 

Mum