Bridges

You’re hurting, and I know,

But I can’t let go.

I push where I know I can,

You squirm, and yell, and fight

Just like I know you will, just like you always did —

And I add to the list of your flaws.

And while the anger I feel fades,  it will never go away,

So I push again

Making you act the way you never liked,

Just so I can point out again

That you never got better

Even though you did —

You did get better.

It just isn’t enough,

And I can’t let go.