Do you know how I feel
When you look at me
With those hooded eyes
That look like daggers?
Are you angry at me,
Have I done something
Or said something wrong?
Does it matter?
Do you know how I feel
When you ignore me
Not replying to my comments
Nor answering my questions?
Are you hard of hearing
Or do you not want to know
What I have to say?
Do I matter?
Do you know how I feel
After I've washed your clothes
Cooked your meals
Cleaned your house
And slept in your bed?
You never say
Thank You
So are you satisfied
With what I do for you
Or do you even care?
Does it even matter?
Do you know how I feel
Sitting here watching you
Snooze in front of the TV
Every night?
Are you so bored with me
That the time between supper
and bed-time
Is too long for you?
Do I even matter?
Can you hear me
When I talk
Or see me when I enter a room?
Do you know what I do
For you each and every day?
Am I invisible to you
Do you care for me
Do you love me anymore
Or do I even matter?
by Jann Newland
(copyright - 2001)
