Their words plunge like daggers Focused, derisive laughter
A target outnumbered Cornered and torn asunder
Cast out and rejected Fragile and unprotected
A misfit pariah Ridiculed, undesired
A font of strength is flowing like blood from open veins A cache if courage to brace against the blinding pain Each one of us fights battles no one else can see Some days just waking up is an act of bravery
Self-image distorted Reality contorted
Dysmorphic perception Self-doubt and introspection
Devouring and purging Toxic cycle emerging
The shame hold, the tears flow, Unanswered prayers for control
Addiction, dependence A slave in every sense
A pattern repeating Pointless and self-defeating
Clock ticking, time squandered Promises left unhonored