How is it possible
That I can feel
Just as isolated
Lonely Worthless Punished
and Burdensome
When I am with you
As when you leave
Me behind?
Whether your face is
Before me with its
Anger Disgust Contempt
or Silent Judgement
as you force a thing
or as you martyr
Yourself
For having to deal
With someone like me.
Would you believe
That I feel just as
Hated Rejected Harmed
Disrespected and Devalued
When you
Take them and you
Leave me?
It's no big deal?
Keep telling yourself
That
As you walk around
The store with the
Family
You always wanted.