Breathing

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People tell me

To just keep breathing

That I shouldn't worry about the past

I should be looking forward

To my future

Because everything will be okay,

How can I keep breathing?

I feel like I'm drowning within myself

And no one can see

I'm loosing a war

That's in my mind

And your advice is to keep breathing

Well it's easier said than done.

How can I not worry about the past

I am reminded everyday

Of the mistakes I've made

How can you stop the voices

How can you stop the demons

Without having to kill yourself as well?

Why should I look forward

To the future

When it doesn't look so bright

Why should I continue down this path

That will eventually cost me my life?

Everything will be okay

But when

When is it all going to be okay

When can I actually say "I'm fine"

Without having to lie to anyone?

How can I keep breathing

When I wish I wasn't?

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