A Letter To My Mum And Dad

Mum, I have dreams
that I wish would come true.

That doesn't mean I neglect

the ones dreamt by you.

Dad, I have wishes
that I dream at night.

That doesn't mean I feel

that yours aren't worth a fight.

Mum, I know I am difficult

and that I nag and whinge.

But your words are sometimes painful

and often make me cringe.

Dad, I know I am different

and that I prefer being on my own.

But, you always misunderstand, thinking

that I like being alone.

Mum, I am sad

and I always hide my tears

because I am unable to fathom

what is it that I fear.

Dad, I am frightened

of something I don't know.

It mortifies me so much

that I find it hard to show.

I do love you both

and I know I rarely say it

because I feel I'm born in a world

where I shall never fit.