I hate people who’ve hurt me
so you’ll never hear me say
I must love them harder.
I know that
people are cruel
and that
isolating myself will make me happy
I refuse to believe that
people do love me.
I’m ashamed of loving so deeply.
No longer can I say
I deserve abundant love.
now read that again,
start from the bottom.
Backwards Poem
Read It Again
Published by Family Friend Poems January 2022 with permission of the Author.
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ABOUT THE POET:
My name is Alexandra Michelle. Expressing myself through creation brings me so much peace and solace. I am a naturally curious person and all art forms impact me deeply. My poetry comes straight from my heart; so it is raw, authentic, and true to my experiences in this life. I created my page with the intention of healing through a healthy...