arguments are not meant for winning

you confront me.

you are right.

but my ego convinces me to maintain eye contact

and put up a fight.

as my words come out

i know they don't represent me

still i feel attacked

so their lies run free. 

shame is such a powerful tool

it can make you refrain from yourself

only to avoid appearing a fool

why have we allowed mistakes

to achieve such status of disgrace

you did bad; you are bad

those are not the same

you're still here, just have another take.