Judge Not Lest You Be Judged

Chains that bind me so very tight,

judgment eyes that pierce my core.

They judge me behind my back,

but I am not going to let it crush me anymore.

The eyes of family and strangers alike,

while visibly putting on a smile,

Trying to fool me that their acceptance is true,

but their true hatred goes the extra mile.

You can’t lie to cover what I see,

for actions speak louder than words,

and what I see on the sidelines,

speak the words not heard.

Your eyes shoot daggers at my heart,

for I see underneath your so-called love.

What did I do to deserve this hate?

I wish I could fly away like a dove.

Morgan