mentally unwell

I know you mean well

When you call her mentally unwell

And say in all sincerity that she needs help .

That's very generous of you

In the face of her ranting abuse,

But hatred isn't uncontrollable - 

It's how she tries to control you. 

I am crazy, I am mad, 

I am mentally unwell. 

But I don't hate and I won't hurt you - 

I only hate and hurt myself. 

Many of us are crazy, but we aren't cruel - 

Except, of course, to ourselves. 

She knows exactly what she is doing. 

She can help herself. 

So call her hateful, call her hurtful, 

Call her anything else. 

But please, don't call her 'mentally unwell'.