One Minus One Equals Zero

By Mahathy Mohan

I bit my tongue, My lips pursed, to not provoke you. I kept my head down, My eyes trained on the ground, to solidify my place below you. I had my hands behind my back, My fingers itching to correct you when you're wrong. But I can't.

I am old enough for clever words, But too young to condemn you. When will you learn, Experience is not competence. And disagreement is not disrespect. You make sure, That i live my life for you. Now you have two lives, While i have none.

By Mahathy Mohan