Look at ME

(a child's plea)

Look at me
Please
Really
Look at me

.

I'm not a child anymore
I know
I'm not an adult
And I am not prepared
To face adult decisions
But I am prepared
To face the decisions in my life

.

I know I will make mistakes
Didn't you?
I know I won't always do what you want of me
But
Did you do all your parents expected?

.

Listen to me
Please
Really
Listen to me

.

Don't yell
Don't throw your arms in the air
Don't turn away
Sit
And instead of telling
Ask

.

I know I will say things
You think are stupid
But
They matter to me
And am I not important
Anymore

.

I am not the enemy
And I know you are
Tired
Frustrated
Worried
So am I

.

So am I

.

Look at me
Please
Really
Look at me

.

Help me understand what I am going through
And
At the same time
Let me help you understand

.

November 18, 2012