*the Monster You Created Poem by Shelby Renee

How could you do all of those things to me?
Couldn't you see what the outcome would be?
When you look at me now, can you see all those days?
All those stolen days you can never replace?
What did I do? I was just a child
It's no wonder I was so violent and wild
Look at yourself and don't even lie
The only question I have is 'why, just why'
Every blow you ever layed upon me
You knew they would never listen to me
Didn't you consider the fear that I felt?
What about the embarrassment of another welt?
What did I do, was I so...bad?
What in the hell made you so..mad?
I try and understand or even to relate
but I never did anything for you to hit my face
Alone and afraid with nowhere to run or go
Anger and Hate was all I knew how to show.
I ran from the cops and hurt people I knew
I turned into a monster all because of you
I turned to crime and violence and pain
I was so out of control, everyone knew my name
But along came the end to my savage ways
He forgives my past and brings happiness to my days
He holds my hand and never lets go
The scar you left barely even shows
Im different now, I'm loved and no longer hated
I am no longer the monster you once created