Parents

by Sam M. Phillips

Not everything is in your domain,

I’d be happy if you would remain

On the sideline,

I will be fine

If you leave me alone,

I have grown

Into my own man

I can look after myself,

I don’t need your help.

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Parents can never let go,

They do not know

Everything,

Yet they bring

An opinion to all,

There’s nothing that doesn’t fall

Within their scope of expertise,

I wish they would please

Just go away,

I don’t want to talk

To them every day.