Why is it so easy for you to criticize me,
when you don’t even know me?
Why do you assume the worst about me,
when I’m giving my best?
Do you know that I drew on my last reserves,
to make the effort that you so carelessly dismiss?
I would rather focus on the smile,
than be discouraged by the tears.
I’d be lying if I claimed your hate doesn’t hurt,
even though it’s only mean words.
Why tear me down for trying to boost another?
If I succeed, I bring joy.
If you do, you bring sadness.
I may not always win,
but by not being cruel like you,
I have already won.
You must be so empty and alone…
Why
Written at a time that I felt judged and misunderstood.
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