Tears pool in my eyes, begging to be released

You stand in front of me 

lecturing me on my mistakes

I’m speechless

All the things I want to say are racing through my mind

But all I can do is choke back a sob

You tell me that you love and are protect me

But if you loved me, you would love all of me

Not just the beauty but the ugly too.

Why do you get to choose what part of me is loved?

I give you all of my appreciation

Yet, you hurt me 

I’m told to forgive

But why?

You have crumpled my heart and self-respect into pieces

 So I’m speechless 

Love is supposed to heal

Not damage