A Plea

This was written for someone very special in my life... Those who know me well, will realise who that person is... Those who don't, well, i guess it's better that way...


A Plea

No matter how hard I try
There's just no pleasing you.
Little do you realise how deep
Is the gulf between us two.

Yes, I rebel and revolt
To all that you want and say.
When will you understand me,
Accept me? Am waiting for that day!

I tried conforming to your rules
Tried to match your high expectations -
All that I got was failure, rejection;
And we both had increased frustrations.

I know you mean well but perhaps
You could be a bit more tolerant;
Don't just scold or give orders; listen,
Be a friend - not a tyrant...

I may not show you that I love you,
But that too was something you only taught.
Be my mentor, my guide - not a jailor;
You are the only _ _ _ _ _ _ I've got!