Rip me apart piece by piece with your sharp tongue.
Pluck at ever insecurity, discredit all assiduous attempts, make me feel small.
Remind me that I have to fight for worth to you, it doesn't matter how young
I am—small.
...
The rush in a confrontation—
When my fingertips tingle and my breath is hot.
My heart pounds tremendously in my chest at the frustration.
No longer docile, I am excited to fight against what I've been taught.
...
The last goodbye that you ever gave me,
Was one that I never knew was coming.
I don't think
...