the sheers
to cut you. They’ll
leave you bleeding
bare. And walk with their
nose tucked in their
hair.

Don’t give them
opportunity to lambaste
you, as if you’re a pig
on a spit. Be sharp! Snap
back at them with wit.

Don’t give them
a second chance. They
prey on your sympathy/strip you
of your dignity.

Don’t give them
an explanation. I don’t care if
their friend or relation. Put you
first. I can’t stand seeing
hurt.