Unspoken

Of course I'm not disappointed in you.

(I am but you're hurting so much right now--how could I add to your pain?)

You did your best and that's all I can ask for.

(You're capable of so much more and you only let yourself down.)

No, I'm not angry. I love you.

(It is because I love you that I'm angry. How could you hurt yourself like that?)

Oh, I know you were only joking.

(You may have been joking, but you know me so well and know exactly where to strike to sting and that DOES hurt.)

Well, I'm sorry that you feel that way about it.

(I'm sorry?? Why am I the one apologizing?)

You're an adult and you know what is best for you.

(Can't you see you're headed for disaster?)

That is only my opinion, do with it what you will.

(Won't you listen to reason when it's shouting at you?)

Don't worry, we'll work through this together.

(I don't know if I'm strong enough to see this through.)

Some day things will be better.

(Dear gods...I can't let go.)