Word of the Day Challenge

You wielded all the power

While I was too young to know better

I believed I deserved to be treated

As an afterthought, a mistake, a burden

I was too young to understand narcissism 

But I grew to understand monsters

You were one through and through

A living nightmare everyday

I learned to try and be invisible

Until I escaped your lair of abuse

I grew strong and realized how weak you were

You were pathetic

I felt relief I managed to escape

Now when our paths cross

I don’t even acknowledge your presence

I survived your abuse

Don’t dare deem yourself worthy

Of looking me in the eye

I wield the power now

I am old enough to know what you are

I know what I deserve,

You can never make me feel less ever again

-Nicole Smith, Momoetry