Thoughts, Never Words. (Poetry Collection)

I grew up.

I grew up believing

That bare minimum
Was alright.
Asking for more
Always ended in a fight.

That getting love
Was quite rare.
That adults
Didn't care.

That comfort
And respect
Is something
They'd forget.

That my feelings
Were unwanted
My thoughts
Weren't supported.

I grew up hoping

That my parents
Would, someday,
Start to love me.
Until those hopes went away.