Misunderstood

When we met
You were the sweetest boy
Funny and kind
You brought me so much joy

You made everyone laugh
As the years went by
Outgoing and carefree
But on occasion, shy

Things got harder then
And I wondered what I had done
You were so up and down
I felt a desire to run

You hit me today
But that was nothing new
You kicked me yesterday
And spat at me too

You told me you hate me
Your shouted in my face
You said It’s all my fault 
So I tried to give you space 

You came to me later
“I’m sorry” you said
I thought I’d be angry
But I held you instead

You can be the sweetest one
Full of kindness and love
Then without any warning
You’d give me a shove

But I know you don’t mean it
And I promise I will never flee
Because you are misunderstood
My little boy with ADHD