I'M Better

You may look at me ready to talk as i walk past you down the street 
Your eyes may be looking at me with envy but I'm better
You ca n shatter my heart into a thousands pieces but because I'm better I'll just pick up the 
pieces and laugh at it all

You can hurt my deep chocolate skin with words that are hurtful to one's heart but I know 
I'm better so I'll just get over it and shake it off

Should I cry when you hit me?
Shall I get angry when you call me names?
Yes, no maybe? I don't know

You do this because you're jealous, you do this to make me mad 
But it's one thing I should let you know and that is I'm better and 
I never get mad
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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March 12, 2009 at 2:43 PM
Good for you for not letting a spiteful one ruin your day! I like the feeling of empowerment that you convey in this great poem. Love, Carolyn
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