Ever wonder, what they meant by their words and deeds? 
Why they push and cajole you beyond your boundaries? 
Did it drive you insane, thinking what's right and wrong? 
Did they show no regards for your words, actions and limits? 

Did the thoughts ever torment you, when asleep or awake? 
Did it leave you wondering, "Should i speak up? Should i snub? 
The "What if, what may?" turned the nights into days; 
So does the heart- spiraled in complete disarray. 

You are not the reason 
Why they did or say what was said and done
Why their actions and demeanor are often scurrilous 
Why you "respect and kindness" were presumed multifarious! 

It is difficult to speak up, 
Even harder to deal with; 
Much more perplexing to reprimand! 
But, should the sufferings go unpronounced? 

"A thing done with good intension" they'd say, 
"It's but your thoughts going astray". 

Somehow, somewhere 
Deep down in your heart, 
A wrong is wrong, you'd feel it;
A conscience tugging, you'd know it,
Believe it!  

So, stand your ground lest you crumble,
Nip at the bud before you stumble;
Your peace and sanity, are more worthy, 
Their flimsy excuses, just let it be!