memories

The raindrops fall
As do my feelings of happiness

Why must life be so complicated?
So many things to work out
Will I ever have a normal life?

I am thankful for what I have
But resentful for all that I have lost
I resent the fact that my childhood memories
are those that haunt me

I seldom remember the good times
I know there were some but
It is hard to remember
I do however,
remember the emotional pain
from years of abuse

Thank you step-dad for my memories

Pamela Pratap
January 29,1998