Don’t I have a right - To be pissed off too?

Sure I’ve made mistakes - And more than a few

But, at least I own up - And don’t live in a fog

And then make adjustments - Not just lay like a hog!

I don’t get my hopes up - It just makes me ill

I’ll wait for results - Before paying the bill

We each have a life - That we are to run

It’s when others infringe - That life ain’t no fun

Our kids are to raise - And live their own lives

It’s okay to help them - With a push or a sigh

But when they’re destructive - You must take a stand

Get your shit together - And your head out of the sand!

You’re not here alone - And when you don’t see

The discipline you feel - Will hurt both you and me

For you feel abused - And I feel I’ve failed

When the reality is - We’ve both missed the nail!

The lesson of why - We’ve each chosen this road

May never be answered - Till we’ve emptied our load

Then we’ll look back - And it will all be so plain

You’ll try to help others - But mostly in vain!

And you’ll wonder my friend - Why can’t they see

They’re destroying themselves - Just look at me

And so goes the puzzle - From father to son

Mother to daughter - Some have lost, some have won!

But the pain we experience - The purpose of it all

Escapes in the Spring - But has meaning in the Fall

The strength that we build - Faith if you will

Helps break down the Ego - A very bitter pill!

Our spirituality returns - And our eyes open wide

We extend out our hands - And become anothers guide

But the pain of the journey - Usually is great

But in the end we glad - It was no mistake!!