HEARTBROKEN

I am her angel
That's what my mommy tells me
Why am I alone?

I broke a vase
I yanked on the kitty's long tail
 Guess I'm really bad

I spilled my oatmeal
Tore a hole in my new jeans
Guess I'm just worthless.

Why am I so bad
I try to do things I should
I can't comprehend

I try very hard
But make mistakes all the time
End up in a mess

I hear my mother yell
"Lilah Marie come in here
You are just hopeless

"Always act stupid
Aggravating all the time
Wicked little imp

"Disobedient
You make life a living hell
I can't stand you"

Then she stomps away
My heart in little pieces
I'm sorry mommy

Guess she's sorry, too
Comes in later to tell me
Just lost her temper

I am her angel
That's what my mommy tells me
Still I feel alone.

(C) Corinne Mustafa