Forgiving the Crazy

Both victims here,
Scarred and angry,
We throw up our best defense,
Striking with barbs and poison.

I don't know this woman.
What made her homeless,
Addicted,
Bitter,
Deceitful?

She has her excuses for refusing to leave.
If she moves out, she's homeless.
She has failed.
Again.
I'd fight, too.

She owes me money, and I can do nothing.
Tenants' rights flaunted in my face.
I'm getting screwed over.
Again.
It's the last thing on her mind.