TA Theory and Me

My Adapted Child will drive you mad;
It drives me mad sometimes.
All the guilt and trying to be accepted
These thoughts envelope my mind.
 
My Parents are a little different:
On is Nurturing, the other Critical
The former exudes hope and warmth;
The latter’s rather cynical.
 
When Adult I am calm and focussed
Thinking of the here and now
I’d like to spend more time with this person
I’d do it if I could figure out how.
 
Can these different facets work in harmony
Without one persona stealing the show?
If I can focus on coordinating them
I should be able to grow.