ignoring the chances

so you're proud that you've set boundaries
regarding our relationship which began as blood
long ago, what I'm hearing is I love you
with no obligation, and love has
two aspects entwined, the feelings of our hearts
and responsibility to show up and be connected
with something other than words.

it's just uncanny to me that you say it all the time
If there is something I can do, let me know.
It became an ambiguous anthem designed to pacify
so you can leave the things you don't want to face.
But no, I'm not going to let you drop
an opportunity to heal.

I've inherited the right to be ignored
which passed from my sister to my father
I'm telling you I don't want it,
I deserve better than that.