You were not there when I needed you

You were not there when I needed you.

Yet you want full control of my life.

I’m expected to fulfill every duty,

But I’m not allowed to have expectations from you.

I crave your validation,

But all I ever receive is criticism.

Just for once think of me.

I’m a part of you.

I carry your name.

You were not there when I needed you.

Not when I stayed silent just to keep peace.

Still, you want full control of my life.

Of my choices, my dreams, my becoming.

You were not there when I needed you.

But I’m still here.

Not for your control

But for your support