You don’t have to hit me
For it to hurt.
Your words are as sharp
As the blade with which you would have stabbed me.

You think it’s funny
Barring me from your table,
But that type of behavior
Takes an emotional toll on me.

You shove me
For meaningless reasons,
But I don’t fight back
Because I know this pain is momentary.

I won’t tolerate this anymore
Because my life has meaning.
My future will be bright.
I will be strong.

One day you’ll realize you were wrong.
You’ll suffer from guilt
Because your actions always did harm.
But until then I hope my happiness annoys you.