the victim
a ditty
I’m being bullied
I have to leave!
These people are mean
There is no reprieve
.
Oh but wait,
Before I do,
Let me rant and
vomit word stew
.
Let me bitch and moan
About the unkind
To gain whatever solaces
I can find
.
And after my ridiculously
dramatic parting
I’ll return a week later
And then be starting
.
To vomit up
Lots more moaning and hatred
Because it’s actually me
who’s completely addicted
.
The truth is that those
‘bullies’ I called out?
They were a mirror
for my most bitter pout
.
I’m defensive, I’m angry
I’m hateful too
So don’t dare talk compassion
Or I’ll soon attack you
.
Don’t dare talk about anything
I can’t comprehend
My ego can’t stand it
So I ridicule to defend
.
My ignorance with
a truly shitty attitude
Yes that’s right
I’ll be seriously rude
.
I don’t care if I’m
hurting you
Because I’M the victim
Remember that news?
.
Oh you forgot
Well let me remind
It’s me that’s suffered
From the bullies online
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I wasn’t going to post the poem you just read…it was more of an outlet for emotion last night.
But I thought it may be interesting for you to see part of my process! Because I’m all about sharing 😉
Sometimes I will roll off a rant like this one with ease and then later return (today) to work the concept and emotion into a better poem. A less direct and angry poem 😅
This is the rework;
Let me know your thoughts! 👌🕊️🤍✨
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I sometimes completely forget how many ways something can be interpreted! The opening line of this is not from a personal perspective.
It’s the narcissist ‘victim’ crying that she is being bullied, whilst actually being the bully herself….
Just want to add this before I reply to comments! 🤍🕊️✨🙏
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The depths of the sea.
In the small coastal village of Cresthaven, nestled between rugged cliffs and sweeping dunes, there lived a young girl named Marina. From her bedroom window, Marina could see the vast expanse of the sea stretching out before her, its depths an endless mystery that beckoned her curious mind.Marina had always been fascinated by the sea. As a child, she would spend hours combing the shoreline for seashells and watching the waves crash against the rocks. But as she grew older, her fascination turned into something deeper—a longing to unravel the secrets hidden beneath the surface.One stormy evening, as the sky darkened and the wind howled outside, Marina sat by the fire with her grandfather, listening to his tales of the sea. He spoke of ancient ships lost to the depths, of creatures lurking in the darkness, and of treasures waiting to be discovered.But it was one story in particular that captured Marina's imagination—the legend of the Depths of the Sea. According to her grandfather, there existed a place far beneath the waves where the ocean floor dropped away into a bottomless abyss. It was said that only the bravest and most skilled sailors dared to venture there, for it was a place of both wonder and peril.From that moment on, Marina was consumed by a single thought—to find the Depths of the Sea and uncover its secrets. She spent every spare moment studying maps and charts, learning the ways of the ocean, and honing her skills as a sailor. And as she grew older, her determination only grew stronger.Finally, the day came when Marina felt ready to embark on her quest. With her trusty boat, the Seabird, and a small crew of fellow adventurers, she set sail into the unknown. For weeks they journeyed across the open sea, facing fierce storms and treacherous currents, but Marina never wavered in her resolve.Then, one morning, as the first light of dawn broke over the horizon, they spotted it—a swirling vortex of water, like a gateway to another world. With a sense of both excitement and trepidation, Marina steered the Seabird into the maelstrom, her heart pounding in her chest.As they descended into the depths, the world around them transformed. Strange and beautiful creatures darted past the windows of the Seabird, their colors shimmering in the faint light. And below them, the ocean floor fell away into darkness, a yawning chasm that seemed to stretch on forever.But Marina pressed on, her eyes fixed on the prize that lay ahead. And then, suddenly, they saw it—a city of ruins, half-buried beneath the silt, its ancient spires reaching towards the surface like fingers of the lost.With a sense of awe, Marina and her crew explored the sunken city, marveling at its beauty and mystery. They discovered treasure beyond their wildest dreams—jewels and artifacts of untold value, hidden for centuries beneath the waves.But as they delved deeper into the ruins, they also uncovered something else—a dark secret that had lain dormant for eons. A creature of nightmare and legend, ancient and terrible, stirred from its slumber and rose up to challenge them.In a desperate battle, Marina and her crew fought for their lives, their swords flashing in the dim light. And in the end, it was Marina herself who delivered the final blow, driving her blade deep into the heart of the beast and vanquishing it once and for all.As they emerged from the Depths of the Sea, battered but triumphant, Marina knew that she had found what she had been searching for—a place of wonder and peril, beauty and danger, where the mysteries of the ocean lay waiting to be discovered.And though she returned to Cresthaven a hero, Marina knew that her journey was far from over. For the sea was vast and boundless, and the Depths of the Sea were but one small part of its endless expanse. And so, with the wind in her sails and the salt spray on her face, Marina set forth once more, ready to explore the wonders that lay beyond the horizon.
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I know you knew I'd love this! and I do! I like both the more encouraging side of positivity and this more biting side of you, Ms Fraser! Congrats on Top Story and Leaderboard placement!
Excellent poem that gets its message right through! Well done for the top story. :)
Fantastic, Kayleigh!!! Congratulations on Top Story!!!💕❤️❤️
I felt it a lot and i feel it everyday everywhere I go I also wrote many response to bullies under emotions somehow I havent posted them yet instead healing reading Yours I hope You will find the way How to Heal from all of them Much Love to You and Light ! and More Love in a daily Life ! You can be a Warrior a healing warrior only if You want to ! I dont know why they choose it for Top Story cause that was so painful for You to experience so I cant congratulate on the Pain You went through but I Congratulate on the courage and ability You have to Express Your emotions in it ! Wishing You well and protection from bullies from everywhere We need to practice and Heal daily to protect ! no other way for this World and wars and Terror ! Especially Woman need practice and heal Ego is not a Heart so it cant Unite as One ! Choose to Open Your Heart and it will all go from Your body and Mind with healing practice and time and the Love inside of Your Heart and Peace that everybody do have Inside !
Ooho congrats on top story!!! loved your thoughts.
Great poem, and sorry to hear people issues have been bugging you. Watching Dr Ramani videos on youtube about narcissism, BPD, and ASD on def helped me understand where angry people are coming from better. (and understand I do some of these behaviors myself too) Its great as writers we can channel some of our angst into this art form of ours.
It is beautiful
Ranting can be therapeutic. Glad you posted it! Congrats on top story!
Sometimes you've got to let it out.
Oo congrats on top story!!!
Kayleigh - I've been very much away and you have been very much productive. This one happened to catch my eye today and I wanted to at least take a moment to say: This is absolutely perfect. This needs to be said - and so many of these """"""""""""victims""""""""""""" (feminine-cosmic-energy/manipulation-based bullies) need to hear this. Heading over to read your polished version now, but I just wanted to say how much I love your raw/unfiltered version, and here's one reader/fan of yours who is very glad you posted it. Outstanding work and I love every syllable.
Perfect
Okay, I understand... Excellent TS!
I can relate. Thanks for sharing. This was me💝👇read my story https://vocal.media/motivation/triumph-over-abuse
I read this days ago and never commented. Probably interrupted by life. I like this one more than "Charcuterie". I like the bite of this and its directness, powered by the rhyme. It has certainly prompted a lot of discussion! Congrats on TS!
It’s great that you did post it because it needed to be heard.
I enjoyed both versions, though I understand why you felt the need to refine it. Once in a while we need to rant, and this is a good one!
I suspect a narc has less self awareness than this 😁 But I like it, every line bites 😁
I just finished reading 'Charcuterie Heart' and appreciate your sharing this raw version as a view into process. You're very brave as I don't think I could share my unedited work, but hey... there's plenty of writing journey ahead, so you never know... Thank you for sharing!
Well said. Good for you for getting that out. Congrats on the TS.
love it
Love it ❤️
Writing 📝 is Therapy♥️😉✌️📝Use your voice inside of your writing 📝 and Continue to heal yourself, keep writing but remember fatigue wears off, Eventually❗ So do not give power to people's words over you, unless you tend to use them for Motivation, it could work however you choose to let it because it's your intellect -♥️😉💯📝✌️ Congratulations on your Top Story🎉🎉(example- You Turned it into a Top Story🎉😉😁)
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Congratulations!!! 🩵🥹