Running on Empty

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Running on Empty

I'm so sorry I've disappointed you (yet again).
I didn't know it was possible to screw up watching a Sounders Game.
I didn't know when you said
"Invite your friends"
You didn't mean it.
If you wanted it to be a
Father-daughter date
Don't ask me to have people go.
It just makes everything you say
Another test
To see if I'm trying to be a good daughter
(To see if I know the right answer.)
I'm sorry that after a long day of
Working my ass off
Trying to balance school, soccer, and
All of my friends (which I guess are now "obsessions")
I don't really feel like being
Scrutinised by my parents.
It's exhausting
Trying to guess what you want me to say or do
Or how you want me to act.
I'm sorry I don't want to spend time with you
All the time.
All I want to do is unwind and relax
And not feel like I need to live up
To all your standards constantly
For you to be happy with me.
I'm trying my best,
But you can't expect me
To always know exactly what you want
Or have the energy
To do so.
I'm running on empty. 

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If I feel physically as if the top of my head were taken off, I know that is poetry.

Emily Dickinson (1830-1886) American poet.

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