Guffaw...

The way the incident happened was terrible.

Yes, it happened

I can’t change it.

But I can prevent it from happening again!

Guffaw!

Me!?

Dramatic? I think not.

For what I’m partaking in, is just self-defense.

C’mon! Don’t tell me you never considered it.

Oh yes, you have—until some friend gave you a look of pure disgust while commenting,

“You know how dumb that sounds” Or “So, you’re just giving up?”

Finally you agree and take in the embarrassment and they give you a sympathetic hug,

“Don’t worry your day will come.”

I’ve walked that exact path. But I just laughed in their face.

“Giving up!? It’s called determination.”

Determination to protect oneself. I pushed them away,

“Don’t touch me. You know nothing of me and my decisions.”

Guffaw!

Did I hurt their feelings? I truly hope so.

Maybe they’ll get off my back with those damn guilty trips.

Guffaw!

They think pitiful words will change my mind.

So simple minded.

It only makes my determination stronger.

Don’t try to change me—

I’ll sever the cord that holds our friendship together.

You think I’m being unreasonable?

Guffaw!

There’s reason behind every action, “my friend”.