Why does my mom have to yell at me

She’s the only one I care about

But I wear for everyone else

This mask I hate carrying

My arms are tired

 

I thought of buying flowers on the way home

But I think I walked a bit too much

And now she needs me to do stuff

And I am reading comics on my phone

Mom, I’m tired

 

I’m so sorry you’re at the back of the line

I wish I could give you all my time

I need money ‘cause you taught me to survive

Mom, I’m so tired

 

Of holding up this face

And wearing the smile

I have to be okay

Because I am not a child

 

But I’m cracking underneath the weight

Of this stupid mask

I really love you Mom

But I’m so tired (please don’t ask)

 

Why did my mom have to yell today

She’s the only one who understands

But she forgets and I can’t stand

When I have to re-explain

How much I’m tired

 

I thought of all the stuff I could do for her

But I took too long to get up

And now there’s no time and I’m stuck

Writing stupid, useless empty words

That make me tired

 

I’m so sorry you’re at the back of the line

It seems that everybody needs my time

I need to work ‘cause you taught me to survive

Mom, I’m so tired

 

Of holding up this face

And wearing the smile

I have to be okay

Because I am not a child

 

But I’m cracking underneath the weight

Of this stupid mask

I really love you Mom

But I’m so tired (please don’t ask)

 

It’s not like you know any better Mom

I know you’re tired and frustrated too

If only I could wish our troubles gone

I dream of all the things I would do for you

But I’m so tired

 

Of doing anything

Maintaining this pace

Every single day

I feel like a child

 

‘Cause I always complain

About wanting to relax

I really love you Mom

But I can’t aim for higher (I feel bad)

 

So I hold up this face

Keep wearing my smile

Pretend that I’m okay

Because I am not a child

 

Pretend that I am brave

And hold the weight of the mask

I really love you Mom

Aren’t you tired (should I ask)