A Difference of Ten

Where did it go?
The cute 5 year old no more.
Those hugs, those eyes, adoring,
Now challenge, argue, defy.

I, once seen as queen,
Merely serve,
Taxi driver, cook, housemaid.

What happened to playmate?
What happened to fun?
What happened to sharing
Tender moments and love.

Ah...the teenage caricature emerged,
Hissing, spitting, demanding rights
Twisting truth,
Aching to fight.

Respect dismissed,
Passion free,
Anger, scorn, spite,
Hurt to receive.

Hateful words
Charge the battle for power,
Vying needs to control
Turn relationship sour.

Rebel yell!
You or me?
At 30 years older
Has to be, my mission
To find equanimity.