Inside Another's Mind. . .

My Quiet Little Walk

My Quiet Little Walk:

Why do you have to hate me?

Is it because you hate yourself?

Why do you have to correct me?

Is it because you are full of faults?

Why must you antagonize me?

Is it because pessimistic thoughts do so to you?

Why must you belittle me?

Is it because you are so small?

Why would you hurt me?

Is it because you are in pain?

Why would you tear my heart in two?

Is it because yours has been too?

Why can you just walk away?

Is it because others ignored you?

Why can you just pass me over?

Is it because you feel insecure too?

How do you make me feel so angry?

Is it because you mean much to me?

How do you make me want to swear?

Is it because I hate your deeds?

When will this battle end?

Will it be when we part?

When will I at last stand up?

Will you disregard my word?

You have before and you always will.

I know you too well.

I know that you don’t care what I think.

I know that I am so small compared to you.

But because I am pouring out my feelings here I am bigger.

Because I am letting the paper in on my secret and not the entire world,

I am better than you.

And I will continue my quiet little walk through life.

I will submit to you often.

But I can’t hold back my notions of dignity.

So don’t be surprised when I lash out my tongue.

Don’t think I’m crazy for hating your words,

Your deeds,

Your ways,

Don’t think I’m demented for coming out so “volatile”,

So “nasty”,

So “rude”,

Because I’ve dealt with your misgivings and you can deal with my concerns,

Dear friend,

For I am done being that quiet little girl.