Done

Being manipulated; positive forward movement only.

Didn't realize this
I was manipulated

Fooled to misunderstand
that stereotypically accepted phrase
Sticks and stones may break my bones,
but words will never hurt me

I never liked that saying
Didn't ever agree to believe

I always felt more hurt by the words my loved ones shared with me
and hurt even more
by the one's they did not share
But chose, instead, to hide from me.

What they didn't include me in
Yet in pictures, you'll find everyone else
But me,
You'll see.
What they didn't do with me
Yes, did with the rest of my family
Everyone
But me
Did to me
But not them
For them
but not for me
Made me feel
but no one else
Done.

Purgatorily, I speak my emotions
Allowing them to fill the ether
With the heat of my fever
Burning inside, the unlit flames
Waiting to be ignited
With truth
Respectfully,
With love,
and compassion.
Join me.

Done.