you can't summarize me
for you don't know me

i won't allow it

i give only so much

i will not show weakness
     i won't shed tears
or beg for a hug
     i won't cry
    after your proclamation of hate  

no matter how hard you pull
you cannot bring me down

the dirt you sling
                     the pity you seek
cannot touch me

you're becoming desperate
and in desperation
you will fail

and you will be alone

and all i had to do
                was
nothing.