Do You Even Care? Poem by Brandon Bretsnyder

Do you even care?
Are you even aware?
You cause me so much pain
The only feeling you should have is “Shame”
I haven’t seen you in a year
Everyday I would shed a single tear
You were my hero
But that was long ago
Do you even try
Or do you just defy
I wish I could see you
You see how much I’ve grew
But that’s not going to happen
I’m done trying to bargain
You’ve made me feel like a fool
All you are is cruel
I’m done with you being so asinine
Now is my time to shine
I will not let you pull me down
I refuse to frown
You put everything before me
Even that evil remedy
You’re my mother
But you’re starting to turn into a blur
It’s almost as if you’re a stranger
A stranger who puts my feelings in danger
So whenever you think of me, your son
Just know, that I am done