Twisted lips

A tart stream of acid thought
Toxic consciousness unleashed
Rooted in distrust and fear
Spills from a face distorted
Twisted lips speaking disapproval
Louder than the words they scream
I let them wash over me
Bite into every inch
      Of self-respect
      Of happiness
      Of who I want to be
Allowing
Your way
To become
A part of me
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