It is their favorite phrase when they are not sure what to say

The catch all for every falling out, every disagreement-

Be the bigger person. 

To be frank, I am sick of that shit.

What if the bigger person in this situation was the asshole?

They usually are-

What if I am a gentle giant whose feelings have been hurt for the last time?

What if I scream “I TAKE THE MORAL HIGH GROUND IN CONFRONTATION” ?

That might just do it.

No, “be the bigger person” has done nothing for me, 

It only gives people space to play with me 

Leaving my heart bleeding on the daily 

I want to be the smaller person

Convinced that their size earns them protection from reality-

Their ignorance is blissful. 

Yes every small counterpart to something 

Little siblings, little animals- little projects

Coming with entitlement and endless lessons

How fortunate to receive compassion 

Whilst offering nothing in return

And expecting more, always. 

I’ll whisper “i dont give a fuck how you feel,” 

I’ll be the mouse in the den you forget about 

After fighting to get me out 

You’ll find my tiny droppings everywhere 

Somehow the less I appear the more my presence 

Grows in your head- 

Think to yourself, which one are you?

Do you take up space

Or do you remain passive in your corner?