Hey You

This is for my father,

This is for my mother.

This is for all the people who know me.

For all your insults,

And your curses,

You make me feel like I am nothing.

I sit here locked inside my head,

Remembering all those things you said.

The way you make me feel like nothing.

I know this is not true.

I know this is not me.

I know who I am.

As I sit here all alone in my head,

I rethink those things you said.

I sort my S*** out.

I am my own person.

I am me.

You cannot change that.

You can help me to correct my mistakes,

But do not point them out in such a way.

I need help, not criticism.

Help me do not push me away.

Speak to me, do not shout.

Reach out your hand, and I will accept.