Parapraxis 2 Poem by Anita Khelawan

I had a revelation
That I should seek out my own ambition
We had a disagreement
And you no longer require my help

I could keep my 'chump change' you say
You've ridiculed me yet I gave you leeway
I was willing to give you two thirds of my money
And just keep one third for me
Despite my birthday being nine days away

You act like you don't need me
While I act like I need you all the time
But the truth is I don't
For I am slowly remembering my worth

I was glad to keep my money
But life sometimes is so funny
Now you must ignore your foolish pride
For I am your Kryptonite
So yes I would 'lend' you this time
And you will continue to say I like to bribe

Unaware you are of the efforts I put in
As always I shall take it on the chin
Accustom you are to my good treatment
This love I bear for you is my detriment
It's now the norm for being unnoticed
Maybe I should forget it all and become a soloist


29-02-2016