LOOK AT ME!

Look at me all aggressive.

Ma 'n' Pa's words were abusive.

Nice convos, I can't hold up.

That's the way I was brought up.

Look at me cowering.

In fear, I'm shivering.

Any slight noise, I'm tensed up.

That's the way I was brought up.

Look at me all quiet.

Being bullied, my daily diet.

For myself, I can't stand up.

That's the way I was brought up.

Look at me all alone.

Having friends, a no-go zone.

Only to myself, I raise my cup.

That's the way I was brought up.

Build me well while I'm still young,

With love and sweet words from your tongue.

Chastise me when I do wrong,

But not with "whips" so long.

Treat me not how you were treated.

Treat me with the love you wanted,

And the attention you needed.

These things you should do instead,

And nothing will be complicated.

~Daisy.