it is not our fault if people's minds are cruel and harsh

or if they hurt us because that's the
only thing the world taught them to cope

but it is in our hands if we remain victims: pitying ourselves, and pointing fingers

it is our responsibility to tell people that they are hurting us because maybe they know not

maybe they think that to be of worth
they must make people feel their worst so they feel better or at least good about themselves

and to be loved and belonged
it's a must that you'll always long for them and never for once feel completeness in their absence

maybe they need people who'll tell them they're worth it and they are forgiven
and that they can try again

and sometimes the best way to convey that
is to choose yourself and walk away