the Tulips

An updated version of this appears in self stuff, among other commentary.

you called me selfish, as if wanting was such a sin.

you said I had no consideration for others, I learned to not consider myself.

you asked for five minutes of silence, I was quiet for five years.

you set me up on a path for success, I followed in your footsteps.

you said you would never let me off it, I worked myself to the bone.

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I called you ignorant, you showed me bloodied bats.

I said you weren't considering my emotions, you smashed them like ketchup packets.

I asked for time alone, you ripped out my door handle.

I wanted my own path for success, you beheld me to yours.

I was begged not to go. guess I'm just not considering you anymore.