Could You

Could you be any louder she says?

As if I wasn't already on the brink of tears!

As if watching that TV program is more important,

Than anything I might be doing at the time.

I was in and out in under five minutes.

It took me nearly all day to load up the car

But in only five minutes it was unloaded.

I didn't want to be there any longer than I had to,

And as I sped away the tears began to fall.

Could you be any more useless;

I yelled at her as I drove down the interstate.

Could you be any less appreciative of what I do

Or any less understanding of my actions?

Could you hate me anymore or be any less loving?

Next time when I come home could you maybe be

Glade to see me or happy I'm home?

Could you hug me and kiss me and tell me you love me?

Could you not ask, "what are you doing here" in that tone of voice?

Could you not criticize me for actions you know nothing about?

Could you maybe not be so self centered

And instead of forcing me to leave with your words

Could you maybe make me want to stay?

Could you

Author's Notes/Comments: 

written after I arived at my destination.  My mother seems so loveless sometimes although I know she's not, she can't be right?

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dbora32's picture

Teared up a little on this. So close to home.