Late night anxiety

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I worry a lot
It's usually stupid things
What if they don't like me?
Am I too fat?
What if they secretly hate me?
What would happen if I died?
Do they really care about me?
What if I'm not even real?
Oh god, what if I'm dead?
I know they're stupid things
But to me in that moment they are not

I worry constantly
Did I finish the paper? Yes
But what if I didn't? You did
But what if I forgot a question? You didn't
But what if I skipped a question? You didn't
That's what it's like most of the times

It's usually stupid
Did I lock the door? Yes
Are you sure? I'm sure
Ok, but what if you didn't? I did
But if you didn't, someone could- I know
I've gotten used to it I guess

I always feel dumb afterwards
Don't pick on me! She won't, I promise
But what if she does! She won't!
But if she does, what do we do?! We'll answer
We can't! I know
It's gotten worse I guess

Sometimes I want to scream
Hey- what if we just cry? I don't want to
But if she asks we have to cry. No we don't
Sure we do! It's how you cope. I don't want to
You have to. Oh
I don't want to deal with it anymore

Sometimes I give up
Did you finish the paper? Probably not
Did you lock the door? No, I suppose not
She picked on you! Yeah, crying sounds good
She asked you something! Crying is good
I don't want to fight it anymore

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