There is nothing more that can be done

To stop you from using me for fun.

I put my foot down.

I said, “No more.”

I do not want to be a toy.

That does not bring me joy.

The constant criticism

Wears me down.

I will choose to stay away

Instead of giving you

Another day.

I may not be enough for you

But I will make my dreams come true.

I will dare to be myself

Without you tearing me down.

I will be enough.

I will be my own safe space.

Until then, I will be patient and wait.

Editor: Erynn Crittenden