Ugly

Words dripping with destain,
Hatred flowing through your veins.
Vulger spewing from your lips.
Disgruntled look on your face.

Each word hits like a brick,
Bruising my sense of worth.
Belittling me till I’m begging;
For you to stop.
Pleading for the name calling to end.

I cover my ears,
Tears flowing down my face like a river.
I picture myself somewhere else,
I’m numb.
I block out what it happening.

Violating my innocence,
Killing my inner child.
Today I was forced to grow up.
Do adult things.
I’m 9.

Hours passed,
I’ve learned to hate myself,
Hate you.
I’ve learned to spew hateful words,
Towards you.

I’ve learned that,
Being angry,
Being hateful,
Being like you is Ugly.

And I’m not Ugly.

By: Carrie Labiak