Role Playing

Phoenix8523

Forced to be the victim,

I play my part

You have me at your mercy

From the very start

 

I cry

I plea

You smile

Down at me

 

I beg you for forgiveness

Though I’ve done nothing wrong

You laugh and joke

That’s what you wanted all along

 

I cower

I shake

You are

In control

 

I am the perfect patsy,

Blamed for everything

You really hate me that much?

Why won’t you let me be?

 

I break

I fall

You think that

You have won

 

But then…

 

 

I’ll get it all together

And gather up myself

You’ll gasp in sheer amazement,

In contrast to yourself

 

I’ll rise up,

I will stand,

You’ll know

You’re just a man

 

 

I will draw energy

From my wounded soul

You’ll begin looking like

An old and ugly fool

 

I will leave

I will thrive

You’ll see you’re

Not “all that”

 

I’ll be stronger than

I’ve ever been before

You’ll think I’m all talk

Until I’m out the door

 

I will fly

I will soar

You’ll wish that

YOU were more!

 

  • Author: Phoenix (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: January 1st, 2017 20:50
  • Comment from author about the poem: My growth after divorce from a psychologically abusive alcoholic.
  • Category: Reflection
  • Views: 54
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  • willyweed

    this is self empowerment at it's best!
    I enjoyed this! Charge! ww

    • Phoenix8523

      Thanks! My self-esteem grows a bit more each day in my search for myself!

      • willyweed

        I'm sure you'll find a treasure! write on ww



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