Mistreatment

You look at me
And all you see are flaws
And you judge

From your unconstructive criticism
You will not yield
Or even budge

You possess the power
Or ability
To leave me feeling low

Like I am dumb or stupid
But it’s something
That you already know

You leave me feeling
Unwanted, dirty
Unloved and ashamed

Instead of being proud
You make me
Hate what I was named

You’ve taken away
Every ounce of confidence
And also my self-esteem

You’ve managed
To destroy all my hopes
And even my dreams

You’ve taken my trust
In anything
That is good

You make me believe
That I will forever
Remain misunderstood