Lyssa's Poem Book

Chalk Ant

I keep getting lightheaded just from overthinking

Is this not normal?

Or does everyone believe their dreams will be crushed

And nothing will go their way forever?

Over and over again

I let these thoughts control me

But what can I do when I'm still so young

And barely in control of my own mind?

No one knows how I drive myself crazy

It's torture just to let my thoughts go on

But I don't want to shut them off

Because what if the voices are being realistic?

I'll never be resilient or noticeable

I'll never be stronger or braver

These are the statements I'm told in my head

And I just nod in agreement

How could I fight with myself?

I still wonder if I'll be satisfied someday

If only I could see the future

Maybe these thoughts would fade away like a dream

And I won't want to escape like an ant between chalk