Walking away from you

Mom

A mom is supposed to defend their daughter.
So why did you brush me off when I told you I remembered what her son did?

A mom is supposed to watch over their daughter.
So why didn't you check up on me when I was down the hall with him?

A mom is supposed to be a source of comfort?
So why couldn't I come talk to you about the last one? Ever. Maybe that time I wouldn't have let it get as far as I did.

What mom neglects their child's emotions to the point where all they can do is remain emotionless in fear of looking weak?

What mom denies their child the freedom of being a kid? And gets angry when they found out what their child grew up and did?

Even now as I stand on my own two feet. I'm always looking over my shoulder, scared of what you think.
And it's hard when everyone is turning into you. So conditioned to pretend, they act like they don't care too.
Your children once warned me of the things I am telling them now. But still they defend you, trying to make you a mother somehow.
"That's just how she is" "don't listen to what she says"

How can I do that when her voice rings in my head.

Once you told me I was old for my age. Now you tell me I need to grow up. Times have sure changed.

But how can I grow up when you stopped me from breathing so young?
Every mistake I make now is so important I still feel like I can't make even one.

A mom is supposed to support her daughter, so why do you put me down.
A mom is supposed to love her daughter, so why do I feel like it's all about power now?

You can have your power, I'll take my dignity and go.
But now you want to know why I've left you so cold?

A narcissist craves their attention, and You'll have to learn to let that go.

Mom.

A name you fought so hard for me to call you, how could you abuse it so wrong?