You were cruel when you first approached me
I hold my tongue as your words flow
I’m shaking inside
As you take me on a verbal ride.
See the pain, see the harshness; your words sear.
As you place this at my feet.
You say I must.
Or you’ll meet defeat.
Then I say, how could you
Put this burden on my back
This is your doing,
You need to take the responsibility back.
You tried to tie your consequences back to me
I die inside as your situation pierces me
I’m withering inside.
As you take me on a mental ride.
See the hurt, see your lack of care; but you don’t care.
As you place this at my feet.
You say I must.
Or you’ll meet defeat.
Then I say, how could you
Put this burden on my back
This is your doing,
You need to take the responsibility back.
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Your Mental Ride
by Stephanie Daich