Mom, I’m sorry that I bothered you before bed.
I know you’ve been working all day, and we didn’t get to see each other at all.
You must be so tired.
I thought it would be nice to say hello.
Will you tuck me into bed?
Never mind, my sister can do it instead.

Mom, why hasn’t Dad called?
His girlfriend told me she was going to make me sleep outside.
I don’t see them anymore.
Why doesn’t he want us?

You were so young when you had us, so
I shouldn’t resent you when you get mad,
Nor for the father you chose for me.
It was just a mistake, after all.

Mom, are we really moving out of our grandparents’ house?
You really love your new fiancé,
But I thought you would be less angry with someone else around.
Please tell me how I can make you happy.

Mom, I’m sorry for coming out.
I’ll go back to church and pray it goes away.
Just please don’t hit me again.

Mom, I’m sorry for leaving the house after coming out.
I was scared and sad, but it was selfish of me to leave home just because I didn’t like your reaction.

Mom, I don’t feel like I can trust you anymore.
But now you’re being nice to me again,
Now that my hair is a natural color and I wear dresses more often.
I’m really happy you got the daughter you wanted in the end.

Mom, I wish we were like other mothers and daughters.
We’ve never had a heart-to-heart conversation,
And I don’t know if that’ll ever change.
But Mom, I still love you.