With tight pursed lips You screamed Eyes chestnut round I listened only to myself When I saw you Happy I thought you were For myself I was deaf Though I could see I remained selfishly blind Now the years are all gone Show's me too late how I've gone wrong I should have listened Because now there's no voice left And now I'm the one who is bereft Lexi Hilife
Reason for writing:
Reflections of the mistakes you can make as a parent.
Birth sign: Leo
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