Verbal Abuse

people only ever tend to
put other people down
because they're not
quite
up
to it
themselves...

you are too much the victim in this threnody. you're beautiful, let that be your weapon...

This breaks my heart to read. These always do, that anybody could convince such beauty to doubt itself. That is emotional abuse and you are probably not the only victim...as somebody that had to deal with that shit growing up. I wish I had convinced the other victims in my family to stand up for ourselves, but abuse cuts deep and drains power. Stop believing such obvious, ridiculous lies! Especially when they leave you feeling so much less than what you actually are. Turn to friends for a more accurate assessment of such important matters instead of enemies you don't seem to realize are just hurting you. You owe it to yourself and any other potential victims.
This is well written, and disturbing. Deep down you know the truth. Don't believe other people's lies when they jeopardize the honest truth in exchange for pain and control. The truth would make you happier....and it is the truth. Misery loves company...but is horrible company, so stop accepting its invitations.
All my best, dear Virginia.

Petals,
your poetry always goes from light to dark and from dark to heavy!!!

I always enjoy your take on life and people, and the way u express yourself
is so original!
Always a Fan!
Zazzles xoxo

Those poisons can be devastating.  Verbal abuse can be as catastrophic as the physical variety.  His words will eventually backfire, and I hope you get over them.  Don't let them define you.  He's a beast and was your burden for much too long.  I love this even if it hurts to read.

The ending probably touched me the most. To not properly hate someone who has poisoned you with their words. It has an honesty that I am not even sure I could bear or admit. All I can hear is that there is some kind of comfort in the pain. As much as he may have said things, there is also a lot of self-talk in this poem that you seem to echo his words. To me, that is what this poem signifies.

very, very sad write - something once said is almost impossible to forget
maybe just maybe the abuser is a liar and a fool and jealous because
they know you are better than that, better than him,

you cant write beautiful poetry without it coming from you - you have beauty - case closed :p

There is no cure for poison injected by the one you trust...
And it can literally kill you if others bullied you about the same thing your entire life. :-(

very well expressed indeed.

Nice way to describe the fears and insecurities we place on others with our unqualified opinions

Oh Miss Petal...repairing ourselves after being with someone who does this to us..almost a year later, I am still repairing myself. Trying to reprogram after relentless words. Fucking sucks.
But it happens, slowly. Thanks for sharing this. Felt deeply.

As a survivor of a domestic violence relationship, I applaud you for this brave ink. You have more strength of character in one syllabic breath, more beauty in one ounce of faith it took to write this, and more willpower to survive, to love, and to be loved than you could possibly know. Trust me, it will happen for those who awaken to the truth of it.

He is a twin flame and your contract is void the moment he abuses with fist or word. Life is evicting you from this complacency. It's cutting off the power, the water, and will soon bolt the door to that home. All you have to do (and I know it's easier said than done) is leave. There are doors that will open to you.

No one should ever be subjected to that kind of abuse.
I am so glad that you are able to release those unhappy
feeling in your writing.