Such a shame to the family name
I can't seem to do much right
I couldn't please them for anything
My own mother wants me out of her sight
They think I'm worthless,
But they haven't an idea of how they are so wrong
Actually, as it turns out,
My ambitions have been stronger all along
Do me a favor, and put me on the street
I'd be so much happier that way
I have all the medicine I need,
So I no longer have a reason to stay
My father is dead to me
His weekend consisting of beer
He has a cigarette in his mouth and a slur in his voice
His humanity just seems to disappear
So bury me, blame me, disown me
I'm sick of this stupid game
If it means I will be something in life,
I will be happy to put this family to shame
Samantha Stough
http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/put-to-shame/
