always.

      a word that evokes hope and joy

criticized.

      words that never seem to fade

me.

                               pale complexion

                               5’1” stature 

                               unfortunate surname.

             the opposition chose their own 

                               prey.

   no remark has scarred

                                                          only ever bruised

     but the cut i did recieve

                                                                was a nearly fatal blow

 your words struck me like knives

                                               and my head spun as i heard him utter

       "your religion has blinded you.”

months I lie ill

       revisiting your words to understand

                                                               why you must say so.

i was appalled by your assertive declaration. 

     your claim had no footing

                                                                              yet i found myself slipping

                            tripping over the words you had laid. 

 your limited perception of my faith

      was not the first of its kind 

                     your blatant disrespect

     left a foul taste

though my ideological being is not a rarity

                          you were overcome by ignorance

                                                                                      and you became blind.