control

don't pretend
you aren't in
control

you took it
long ago

with your voice
always booming
and interrupting

with your power
well displayed
in physical strength

you direct me
even when you
ask me

where we're going

to answer true
is to answer what you
want

all other responses
are invalid

and static to ears
and heart

what starts as equal
ends in tears

over and over 
again

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