You knew best

You thought you knew the best for me

telling me what I should and shouldn't do.

Saying how when I grew up I'd be great

and I'd end up just like you.

 

The problem was you didn't,

you didn't know what was best.

I acted as if you were right

and never did I protest.

 

As time flew by I began to grow

while you stopped me from my dreams.

Still saying you knew best

but not once did you stop to hear my silent screams.

 

You never saw the great in me

mistakes were all you could see.

I'd try to make you proud

but put downs were all I could achieve.

 

I quit trying to get the pat on the back

for never did you care

to watch me succeed my own way

and help me never once did you dare.

 

The moments I achieved my best

all you could say was "I've done good".

Complimenting yourself

for something that you didn't do.

 

You said education was everything,

but when chances came you never let me go.

I was in a prison

with you having complete control.

 

You gave me chances at times

to let education take me down the road,

but still you kept tight control

on everything that I might take a hold.

 

Our words to each other

have become more and more rare

as we try to avoid

a sign of a moment being shared.

 

You pushed me away

by not being caressed.

I guess this is what comes from

"you knew best".

 

Reviews

[Rheinhardt]

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