Humilation
Humiliation
I ask for nothing in consideration,
Not after you’ve caused undue humiliation
of my feelings and myself
by putting your kindness on a shelf
I walk through valleys of turmoil.
Self esteem dredging through damp wet soil
Eyes and ears sensitized at every corner
Myself is an island, a ship wrecked loner
A target for your criticism and scorn
And object that gives you elation
because your spirit is so torn
It will not be repaired until your shoes are truly worn
You mock me and grin at every turn.
Snide remarks and laugher in the air
What goes around comes around and it may burn
Because your mouth may bear your most wear.
Your mouth can be the beginning of building up
Or tearing down,
a person’s essence of themselves.
Words of hurt need to remain on their shelves.
If the shoe was on the other foot could you wear your own crown.
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