All I ever wanted was for you to accept me. You grit your teeth, and just bare with me for some unknown reason to me.

I try to be good. I try to impress. But when will it be enough to suffice?

I've got tattoos and piercings-- each has a story but you won't listen. You won't accept me. You refuse to accept me.

I've dotted my I's and crossed my T's. Why can't you please just accept me?

I dressed up nice, just for you. It wasn't enough, not even for you. You're lower than me, I see that now. You never dotted those I's, and never crossed those T's. How come people would accept you-- but you won't accept me?

I've done all I can, Mom and Dad. I've dotted my I's and crossed my T's. Now won't you please just accept me?

©Amanda J. Potter