I see now, with clarity
what you used to do
to preserve your sanity
seeing both sides
in Gemini empathy duality
but in actuality
ascribing to scum morality
considering always
where my wrongs could be
taken advantage of
by scapegoat 'family'
condemning my shields
against their abuse
as coldness
an inherent flaw,
an inability of mine
to love or form close bonds
when the reality remains
they stood to gain
by my lack of surety
they helped me maintain.
but I'm sure now
the truth lies in how I feel
it is determined immediately
my introversion need not play a role
for analysis and mental control
over a toxic situation,
no cerebral or empathic justification.
there are those who are evil
with ugly souls
nothing in your actions
determines, influences
their poisoned dysfunction.
trust yourself
and continue your march
to freedom.