Step-monster

Okay, I am writing this poem which is quite sloppy for this challenge.

Yet I speak from my heart about life heartbreaks, sometimes difficult to manage.

This “she” is a person everyone loves adores and respects.

But “she” is a narcissist, phoney and many lives “she” wrecks.

This person, dare I say human, pretends to be kind, but this is not true.

“She” screwed my dad when still married to mom. He lied, “she” lied I have lied too.

I keep my feelings and words inside, and have for 50 years.

“Her” hurtful ways have so often resulted in many floods of tears.

“Her” damage has continued since a young time in my life.

Yet I don’t share my experiences, as it only leads to strife.

My parents are gone, yet “she” continues to happily enjoy her life after marrying my dad.

Living the high life with his money, making my sister and I so very sad and mad.

Very little given to us, his children, from “her” after he left.

I actually consider this an unethical and deliberate form of theft.

People all love “her”, but most don’t know the real story.

Those that do see through “her” understand that “she” is not all glory.

“She” made an informed effort to keep me apart from my father.

Intentionally getting between us without a sense that she invoked some bother.

When talking to people who knew and know “her”, I attempt to be kind.

But evil thoughts just keep entering my mind.

What can I say, I detest this woman.

As I said before, “she” is the devil, not at all human.

I would so love to shout this out to those who know “her”,

But keep it all to myself, year after year.

Writing this imperfect poem is therapeutic to say the least,

As I cannot openly share to others my feelings about this terrible beast.

But this gives me a safe place to express the words and unspoken emotions.

An opportunity to say what, I cannot say, without repercussions.