Funny how everyone has advice
Unsolicited
Suggestions on how to live my life
Laden with judgment

Walk for just one day in my shoes
And then maybe I’d listen
…But probably not
Because one day couldn’t begin to depict

To show you the turmoil I’ve endured
The physical and emotional hardship
The obstacles I’ve overcome
…And the ones I haven’t

You’ll never know how I think
Or why I make the choices I do
You can’t comprehend my reasoning
….Or my intent

And as you look down at me
With your sideways glances and stares
And I look up at you
Not giving a ****

Just remember that you don’t live my life
You don’t walk the path I do
And unless you’re looking to bear my burden
Step off

Because I don’t have time
For your suggestions
Masked as pity and good intention
Delivered with “love”

Your feigned love is *******
With its exceptions
Love me for who I am
Or leave me the **** alone