IT'S MY TURN

These choices I've made result in heartache

It's not all my fault, the price that we pay

So I've made mistakes; it's costing us dear

But what about yours, my memory's clear

My son talks to me with strong disrespect

Adult or child, his right, I guess

But he's only twelve and I'm the adult

I want what I want, just keep his mouth shut

Yet so many nights, I drove his dad home

It's my turn right now, and I'm all alone

When he misbehaves, no one will object

A double standard I will not accept

I've been a good mom to him all along

Why does he treat me as if I am wrong

Three out of four sons, are living there lives

Can't I have my way, without negative vibes

My children, my friends and husband agree

It's ok for them but it's not for me

My shrink says 'ok' to have only four

I try to stop there but always want more

I know that it's hard on all of you now

It's my turn to play, you all can bow out

But when I am ready to snap out of it

Will you forgive me for being a brat

We've been on our knees before God and man

In prayer we agreed to hear His great plan

I know that He's spoken to each one of us

Time for submission to love and His trust