Privileges

Today I parted my lips

I opened my mouth and sighed.

You know, I was going to say

"I love you",

But why should I waste my time?

I'd much rather use my breath

To speak of other things-

Like work and finances!-

Things we don't have,

But need

Why should I hug you tight?

Let you know things are okay,

Show just how proud I am

Of you

As I watch you grow

Throughout the days.

No.

Instead, I'll make sure you understand

How disappointing you reall are

To me

And to, well, everyone!

I doubt that you'll go far.

My dreams for you have

Vanished.

Just like my patients-

Gone.

If I sould tell you

Anything?

It's whay you're doing

Wrong.

Don't think that I don't love you,

That would be obsurd!

But to tell you?-

That is a

Privlage

And it's one you don't

Deserve.