What Happened?

You told me I was better,

And I believed in it.

There were reasons behind the assessment provided,

But the assessment itself became much more important.


What Happened?

I grew to value the opinion much more,

Reasons mattering less, and less, and less,

Seeking more as time went on,

The favor of those lower, and lower, and lower,

Until I became something I no longer approved of.


What Happened,

The question should have never been about better or worse,

But instead about addressing each individual,

As what he or she was,

Promoting understanding,

To prevent alienation.