shame

what are you doing
expecting too much?
forever the curse
of hating oneself
you make bad decisions
can’t help yourself
next thing you know
you’ll end up in a cell
locked up forever
dosed and ‘made new’
put on display
exhibiting ‘you’
a feature allowed
only when rxs renew
when fighting the battle
of one’s self-esteem
vs. years of neglect,
power plays, and shame
as easily seen upon your cheeks
when humiliation seeds
growing inequities
like a slap to the face
mistakes have been made
maybe more than a few
what took years to build
rendered broken
too bruised
so much so
the sentiment
came unglued