Am I Bad?
Or Is There Hope?
Am I the bad guy?
I care so much and love so deeply,
That it stabs me when I don’t feel it back.
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I like to think I have a kind soul,
But every time I turn around,
I get told awful things,
That I’m not good.
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And I’m not perfect.
I make mistakes.
I laugh at the wrong moments.
I sometimes cross boundaries.
I have difficulty showing my gratitude.
I shut down during conflict.
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So, what do I do?
How do I fix it?
Make it better?
Am I cursed to be the bad guy forever?
Or is there hope for me?
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Amethyst Champagne
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Comments (6)
Love it Congrats HUGS
The list of imperfections feels so human and relatable it paints a complex, authentic picture rather than a bad guy.
I love the turmoil here and the questions. It’s beautiful
Short 'nd sweet. You aren't the bad guy, just human ♥️🦋
Fellow bad guy here. To hell with anyone trying to drag you down.
You're not the bad guy. Vocal have saved that role for me 😂