For My Mother

How much longer?
I'm counting the days
i need to get out
and be free of this place

I'm sorry, i know
your just 'raising me right'
but really it feels
like I'm gagged and bound tight.

you're not helping at all
though you think that you are
its just making me push
away, away far.

i don't want to hurt you
well, sort of i do.
but mostly i love you
can't you love me too?

show me the freedom
that other kids get
when they come of this age
I'll act better, i bet

let me be who i am
and not be ashamed
when will you see mom?
that i cannot be tamed

the more that you pull
on the reins 'round my neck
the harder i try
to make your role heck.

I'm not asking for allowance
to smoke, drink, or law break
i just want my hair cut
and some pants for god's sake

but you just won't listen
cuz you're so full of doubt
so I'm still stuck here waiting
till the day I'll be out.

*i feel kinda guilty for writing this now, but.....i just had to get it out.*