The price of validation
was another burden tossed
into an already overflowing bucket.
What I thought was finally
an understanding colleague,
was really another culprit.
Visibility in vain.
Validated then victimized.
Verity as vituperation.
A fellow victim?
No,
a famished vampire.
A ruthless predator
wrapped in a pleasant pretense.
Jun 6, 2025
Jun 6, 2025 at 2:44 AM UTC
The price of validation
was another burden tossed
into an already overflowing bucket.
What I thought was finally
an understanding colleague,
was really another culprit.
Visibility in vain.
Validated then victimized.
Verity as vituperation.
A fellow victim?
No,
a famished vampire.
A ruthless predator
wrapped in a pleasant pretense.
Cutting ties to keep peace.
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