Idolization of an Abusive Parent

I am contrary, sometimes, just to be contrary.

Because though fighting, we’re talking,

And every second you scream at me in fits of rage

I get to revel in your presence for a moment longer.

And sometimes when I break my toys,

The sting of your sharp strikes on my face

Feel like they could be gentle caresses -

If only in the other universe down the road.

I used to be a good kid, but it didn’t do me much good,

And then I realized that the more I disobeyed

The more your eyes would lock right onto me -

Ready to temper me into what you wanted me to be.

And I wanted you to succeed – to lash out until I was finished.

Then you would beam and claim me as your best creation.

If only you could look me in the eyes one day,

And see more than scrap-metal hardly worth molding.

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Family writing prompt entry

Writing Prompt
Write a poem on the topic of family.

I used some heavy blacksmithing themes in this one - it just seemed fitting!

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