I Wear My Scars As A Badge Poem by A. Marvellous

A life certificate that can't be forged
Experience was not my favourite teacher as I woefully failed her course
I learned the hard way, by fire and by force

At first,
The test of freedom tasted so good
I passed a hundred percent in the subject of abuse
F9 to obeying simple instructions
I couldn't just stand at attention
So I LEFT RIGHT pursuing wrong

A leopard can't change its spot
Please spot me out!
I'm only human
Try to be humane
How can I turn over a new leaf when you remain glued to the pages of old chapter of my life?
Why do you open up my wound and cover your nose at its stench?
Must you roast me on a stake for a mistake?
It's a ME-STAKE

I admit
I am guilty
But don't hold me by my flaws
Don't mistake me for my mistake either