I've Created A Monster

The best laid plans of love and support can backfire...)

I remember fondly the days when we first met

You were shy and awkward, afraid of life and yet

You were enchanting and so cute

Your innocence was charming as was your naivete

But now it seems you've learned the ropes and much to my dismay

You have become much more astute

And I'm afraid I've made a big mistake

By giving you the confidence to get you on your feet

Now you are so self-assured

It borders on conceit

Oh it seems I've made a monster out of you

You were terrified of people when I knew you long ago

You'd never go to parties, you'd rather stay at home

And be with just the two of us

But still I tried to push you to come out of your shell

I didn't ask you to forget me darlin' but I might as well

Have said to leave me in your dust

And I'm afraid I've made a big mistake

By teaching you the social skills you previously lacked

Now your popularity's

An undisputed fact

Oh it seems I've made a monster out of you

Oh why, why, why did I encourage your individuality?

You were perfectly content to live in co-dependency

You used to lean on me for strength

I gladly gave you my support

But now you've fallen out of love

And all my dreams have fallen short

I thought perhaps together we both could be secure

But now I am the frightened one and you're not even sure

That you still want to be with me

Now you can't stop your flirting almost everywhere we go

All the men are fawning and you just can't say "no"

To every handsome face you see

And I'm afraid I've made a big mistake

By giving you the love that you've so often been denied

Now my love is not enough

To keep you satisfied

Oh it seems I've made a monster out of you