Poem: The Narcissistic Mother

I

a lifetime of guilt
why don't you ever visit 
don't understand why

II

I am four years old
read aloud for all your friends
to make you feel good

III.

yearly spelling bee
I do not want to practice
others play outside

IV.

so a journalist
travel to exotic lands?
then take me with you!

V.

study hard, good grades
then just help the family
don't think of yourself

VI.

I have my own life
"so do whatever you want!
you are ungrateful!"

VII.

so you wonder why
no one ever visits you
do not understand