Can't accept

To insinuate that I don't care,

to paint me as a monster

who yearns to tear

us beyond repair

is ridiculous.

An insult to all we shared

as you stain and scar,

stitching in embroidered lies

of embedded contempt.

I balance on a needle point;

tiptoeing as I don't dare

to step out of line.

But I can't see your line.

The edges are curved

and the slippery, silver slope

is rusting; it's coarse

and it cuts deep.

Please.

Projecting away all

your failings isn't fair.

The elaborate villain costume

doesn't fit me.

Maybe it was designed for you to wear. 

Author's Note

I think we all know someone who finds nothing harder to say than 'sorry', and will do anything to avoid it.

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Sorry is one of the strongest words, when it is meant. and it can undo much damage to the heart---even if that trust is hard to regain.
really like your work, my only advice would be to refrain from the Author's Notes...and just let the reader travel through your works on his or her own, rather than be directed.

j.

[Lyrically Inclined]

I admit, I find it difficult to say I’m sorry. But I do it, occasionally. Nice write!

[Re-Pete]

can be difficult to say that one word. selfishly, it can be only about us and our egos. takes some swallowing of pride. great eye-opener emma!

[Phill Oz O'fee]

This reminds me of the use of, ‘plausible deniability’ - or - denying a fact (especially a discreditable action) without arousing suspicion! Sometimes from another envious of our persona or just mean minded towards a fellow individual for unknown reasons! Whatever, your write highlights the injustices of such a tactic. Good solid poetical piece of free verse …. Excellently executed!

[Emma]

Thank you very much and I had never heard that term before but I think I will adopt it

[C. Lee Battaglia]

Please.
Projecting away all
your failings isn't fair.
The elaborate villain costume
doesn't fit me.
Maybe it was designed for you to wear."

This was a very beautiful piece of art! I am blown away by how well you captivate the story and hook the audience right away! You have your own unique writing style and I am very impressed!
Keep the great work up and thank you for your excellent poetry!
And If you want to, would you like to read my story, "The Blonde Girl." You don't have to, I just felt like I should share it with you!
Keep up the great work!

Your friend,

C. lee Battaglia

[Emma]

Thank you and yes of course I will have a look now x

[C. Lee Battaglia]

Thank you for your excellent poetry! You're very welcome!

[Lorry]

Sounds like a familiar tune to many. When equality isn’t reached, trouble will always lie ahead. Blame is given, without much sign of any wrongdoing, which is most likely true, as some people will just twist anything into their definition of right and wrong. And how do you begin the conversation, when you know that it will be turned around onto you once more? It is a conundrum, and one that will not go away.
Your words are beautifully penned as ever, with a feeling of a plea for answers. II think angst would be a good word to describe the feel of this piece, which will be uncomfortably close to the truth for too many readers.

[KCthelastboyscout]

Clearly this is directed at someone you know well and has hurt or angered you in some way.expressing your feelings have served you well writing this.well done

[Norman 223]

Yet, it is often the very people that you are referring to, who cry the loudest when they feel "victimised".
Arrogance is usually a sign of insecurity.
Your metaphor of the ill fitting suit can be seen so often in the "corridors of power" where ego replaces common sense.

.

[Emma]

Thank-you, and I totally agree, after I wrote this part of me felt guilt as I'm sure the actions were compensating for insecurity but like I said towards the end it isn't fair to unjustly retaliate as a problem shared in this manner is often just another problem created.

[emipoemi]

I have no words.....my voice is in my awe!! I loved every word of this! Well constructed! Strong message! Well freaking done!

[Emma]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment

[emipoemi]

my pleasure.

[Delmar Cooper]

Instinctively, I take the narrator's position in this. Instantly, I agree and rush into summary judgment against this projector of vile calumny.

Then I reflect that I really have no dog in this fight and as one looking in from the outside I may have the high ground of perspective. Assuming perspective exists and high ground is possible. Could the narrator be unreliable? Could there be a case for another point of view?

Naa. I'm sold. Kick the cad to the curb and hit the reset button. Life is too short for this sort of treatment.

[Emma]

I agree that the only way to get past this treatment is to just remove yourself from it as you can't forgive if they deny any wrong doing and certainly in this case the constant need to reassert dominance/control makes it impossible to forget