You speak harshly
Instead of a caring voice
Like you are my boss
Still
You are everything to me
A bond that I can never sever
**
You treat me like a stranger
Instead of your blood
Like I am a burden in your life
Still
You are everything to me
A place in my heart forever
**
You are taking steps away
Instead of back to me
Like your independence is complete
Still
You are everything to me
A place here to come home to always
Written for Fandango’s One-Word Challenge (FOWC) – instead
