leaving me vulnerable
mean-spirited people
wielding their words like swords
cutting down others with every slash
my mood, once buoyed,
sinks whenever they’re around
accusatory phrases abound,
the blame game their main game
the attacks come out of nowhere
unprofessional and unwarranted remarks
leave me unaware of what I did wrong
(did I do something wrong?)
walking on eggshells,
avoiding at all costs
the saying goes,
don’t take criticism
from someone you wouldn’t take advice from,
yet the constant criticism and
hurtful words hurled at me
leaves me feeling vulnerable
questioning
unsure
even though I wouldn’t go to them for advice
why do I allow someone else
to have that much
power
over me?
am I too
sensitive?
I don’t think so.
my heart is happiest when i travel. read. write. connect. 