Must

A smile, instead of a scowl
A hug, instead of a yell

Support, instead of criticism
Comfort, instead of abandonment
Trust, instead of rejection

What must I do for it to be enough?
What must I do to exceed their expectations?
What must I do to be trusted?
What must I do to be accepted for who I am?

What must I do?

Yay, first successful poem in ages to be non-related to him. This poem is obviously about my parents, their expectations and what not. It's too short. Wanted to make it longer but just did this again last night too, when I was supposedly studying for my Arabic exam.