Chronic Blamers

There is a special breed of people that you might meet,
Where nothing will seem wrong at the initial peek,
But if you spend enough time for them to reveal,
You’ll realise they are diagnosed with an irksome disease.

This vexing malady feeds off of their insecurity,
Pointing fingers at others..avoid taking responsibility,
No matter how miniscule the issue might be,
They ensure that you feel sorry and they are guilt-free,
They manage to shift the fault and shame with such disdain,
Playing the “innocent” victim is their favourite game.

The issue never seems to be with them but always the other,
This stubbornness turns into a toxic mental smother,
Surprising how quick they are to deny, cover up and sigh,
Without realising how this pathogen ruins them on the inside,
Their minds always in a haze, thoughts clouded by their constant phase,
It is baffling how they live in denial with such grace.

If you read this and it pinches you,
You’re one of ’em, you need to change your blinded view,
Or if someone has previously called you out,
You need to come to terms with it and start to doubt,
Take a step back, self-reflect and realise when the fault is your own,
Only then the seed of convalescence within you can be sown.

People will appreciate it if you own up to your mistake,
And try to rectify them instead of looking for an escape,
For we are all beings who need to be kind and understand,
That you are trapped in a cycle and need a helping hand.
Always remember that it’s not always about who is right,
More about learning and growing together in hindsight.

Take responsibility for the role you play in your own misery,
Your psyche, it’s a prison, can’t you see?
Chronic Blamers, I hope you hear my plea,
I know you can change your ways and break free.