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I never asked for your approval

I don’t need your instructions

Your rules

 

It’s my life to live

My mistakes to make

My decisions

My choices

My everything

 

You don’t have to approve of what I do

I’ve never approved of your actions either

But I keep my opinions to myself

It’s your life to live

 

You can’t control me

You can’t dictate me

 

I’ve torn off your chains and locks long ago

Why do you insist

It’s your way

 

It’s not

 

Accept me how I am

And support my decisions when not approving

 

Or reject me for me

And lose the one person who’s stood by your side

All this time

 

I can’t pretend to be who you expect me to be

When I’m me

And not who you wanted

 

Not what you deserve

 

I’m more

Author's Note

The poem pretty much says it all. Let me know what you think! Haven't been writing as much so encouragement is greatly appreciated

Reviews

[quixotic_rose]

This definitely reminded me of a phase I went through when I was younger. I now realize that I should not have treated those people that way...especially since they were right 99% of the time. Though it's true that not everyone will agree with your decisions, I always tried to prove my people wrong. I guess its all situation based, you capture that view very nicely.

[Steven]

I like the last two lines. Pretty witty!

[Destinyxi]

thank you steven :)

[LuthienThalia]

This definitely reminds me of dealing with my parents. You captured all the frustration of dealing with someone imposing their ideals onto you and expecting you to be happy with it.

[Destinyxi]

a few people think it's written about my parents, which it wasn't intended for but I'm glad you can relate. thanks for reviewing!

[Robert L. Franklin]

This reminds me of conflicts I had with my parents when I decided to pursue a music career. It really resonates with me. Great write :)

[Destinyxi]

thank you for reviewing!

[Malcolm J. Watt]

Nice! nice...This is so clear and to the point. If only people were able to speak to one another like this.
Well then you'd be out of a job. So I hope that somewhere a couple will be able to use of this poem to explain themselves. Also I feel that it is equally applicable from either side of a any relationship. Nice.

[Destinyxi]

It can be applicable to both sides yeah haha. Which is great. Thank you for reviewing once again :)

[Kala Benfield]

Beautiful. To me anyway. I like your writing structure and the way you are blunt with your words. Thats what stood out to me is your bluntness. I like you. lol

[Destinyxi]

Thank you haha!

[Rees Thomas]

You've got a lot to say :P aha

[Destinyxi]

is that a good thing? :P

[Rees Thomas]

i suppose so. look how pent up he's got you aha the wicked ways of love ay. its good to let it out though i guess

[Ali]

A good attitude of you. It stresses your personality.

[Destinyxi]

Thank you! =D

[Hester Vane]

Good to have you back. Wonderful as always!

[Destinyxi]

Good to be back haha, thanks Hester!

[s y e]

This is a great piece. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I loved the wording and the structure of this write, too. This write really packs a punch. It's powerful, awesome blossom!

~ Noodle.

[Destinyxi]

Haha, thanks so much noodle!