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Am I Bad?

Or Is There Hope?

By Amethyst ChampagnePublished 2 months ago Updated about a month ago 1 min read
Top Story - November 2025
Am I Bad?
Photo by Illia Horokhovsky on Unsplash

Am I the bad guy?

I care so much and love so deeply,

That it stabs me when I don’t feel it back.

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I like to think I have a kind soul,

But every time I turn around,

I get told awful things,

That I’m not good.

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And I’m not perfect.

I make mistakes.

I laugh at the wrong moments.

I sometimes cross boundaries.

I have difficulty showing my gratitude.

I shut down during conflict.

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So, what do I do?

How do I fix it?

Make it better?

Am I cursed to be the bad guy forever?

Or is there hope for me?

Stream of Consciousness

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Amethyst Champagne

Welcome, and thank you so much for being here!

I create fiction, poetry, and more. So, let's explore the realm of creative writing together!

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  • Aarsh Malik2 months ago

    The list of imperfections feels so human and relatable it paints a complex, authentic picture rather than a bad guy.

  • Archery Owl2 months ago

    I love the turmoil here and the questions. It’s beautiful

  • Maya Or Tzur2 months ago

    Short 'nd sweet. You aren't the bad guy, just human ♥️🦋

  • Harper Lewis2 months ago

    Fellow bad guy here. To hell with anyone trying to drag you down.

  • You're not the bad guy. Vocal have saved that role for me 😂

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