What is your purpose
Voice of harsh criticism
Inner darkness
And ridicule?
I wish to hear you plot your case
Why must you say to me
That I’m no good?
Why must you tear down
Each and every endeavor?
How can I hear you
In a constructive way?
How can I learn from you?
How can I befriend you?
What is it
You are trying to accomplish
With your facade of truth?
Are you trying to protect me
From failure
Or embarrassment?
How can I use your energy
To heal and grow?
How can I see you clearly enough
Feel you deeply enough
Be a mindful observer of your tactics
So that you can be an asset
Rather than an adversary