you sit with me in my silence.
and that means more to me
than
roses and chocolate.

the answer is no
don't fight hate
grit your teeth
smile through the pain
ignore all the ugly
things they have to say
be kind behind backs
and polite to their face

hurting others
won't heal your wounds
so let the cycle
end with you
don't perpetuate
the abuse
be better than
what they could push you to