My Parent

My Parent The rules said “one parent not two” Good for me as I only had you No selection; no one to choose Who is this parent; just follow the clues Next rule; write something “profound” Something good or something that makes you frown This one was easy Considering all you ever said was greasy “You stupid _____” This one was rich “Go get the belt” Not satisfied till there was a welt The pain is still felt How about “you swine” Became a preference in time Not “go to bed” Followed by a blow to the head So hard could have become brain dead Your scars are still here Your pain I still wear Your mistakes I still bare Your voice I still hear Your secrets I now declare Your presence I no longer fear Your wrong doings I am aware Your hate is replaced with tender loving care Did you follow the clues Who's this in reference to Someone you want to be related to Perhaps it’s someone you already do This is my parent… I wish it were untrue! Lay **For "My Parent" contest sponsored by Francine Roberts. * Honorable Mention