27) 𝘋𝑟𝘰𝑤𝘯𝑖𝘯𝑔 𝑖𝘯 𝘦𝑥𝘱𝑒𝘤𝑡𝘢𝑡𝘪𝑜𝘯𝑠

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Of course, I am the problem.

I add fuel to the relentless fire.

A burden to those around me

I am a curse that cannot be undone.


Leaving trails of destruction wherever I go

I am to blame for everything bad that happens.

The source of everyone's pain including my own

With each step I take, darkness follows like a shadow.


The weight of expectations, crushing me on its way

Tied to invisible chains, tightening around my chest,

I try my best to be better but it's never enough.

I am suffocating yet no one seems to care.


Held hostage by my own desire to be perfect.

I find myself trapped in a prison I can't break free.

Choking on my own tears as they soak my pillow,

In the quiet night, I am coming undone little by little.

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