You Hate Me (a poem by The Professional)

You Hate Me
a poem by The Professional (originally written September, 2006)

I know that you hate me
and in truth that makes me smile,
because it means that who I am
is someone worth your while.

So thank you for the energy
and thank you for your time,
I've needed extra stepping stones
to assist me as I climb.

Although you didn't mean to be
You've been my guiding light,
which keeps me on a path of growth
and keeps my future bright.

So please continue hating me
as it confirms for sure...
that I am who you cannot be--
the One you wish you were.