hurt
*The Things You Say But Don't Do*
I Should Know Better
Folder:
Emotional Pain & Sadness
Experienced well in pain,
of every known form,
For me this is nothing,
just seemingly, my 'norm'.
My heart is a punching bag,
so battered and bruised.
Neglected, discarded,
tossed aside...and used.
Why am I an easy target,
of other people's abuse?
Am I marked for my life,
Is my hoping, of no use?
I open myself up and take,
these constant, hurtful attacks.
But then they are always shocked,
when finally, I fight back.
Why am I so vulnerable,
and not worthy of affection?
Why am I the hapless victim,
of this hurt and rejection?
I should know so much better,
been through it, many times before.
I'm my own worst, foolish enemy,
sticking around life, for yet more.