Drowned Out

I am the shadow of contempt

that trails behind everyone you hate.

I am rejection.

I am the failed attempt.

I am the letter you don't want

to open.

I am the message you don't want

to hear.

I am the puddle you avoid,

The trash you step on,

The channel you change.

I am the face you slap,

The voice you drown out,

The request you ignore.

I am the emptiness inside of

Everyone.