Itching needs

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The people I know are moving ahead

While I'm stuck here thinking I'm better off dead.

It seems there's nothing in store for me.

When will I ever be satisfied and happy?

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I'm left behind while they got their lives together.

Am I supposed to feel worthless forever?

I'm just an empty shell of nothingness,

Hopelessly pursuing some self-happiness.

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Am I really not meant for earthly joys?

Because I end up sad in any chance or choice.

I'm selfishly unhappy for other people's success.

My envy and jealousy are in extreme excess.

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Maybe there was some kind of glitch,

That made my family no longer rich.

That's why I can't afford to buy these itching needs,

And it made me reluctant to do any good deeds.

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Now I'm really afraid of what lies tomorrow

Because today, I'm already drowning in sorrow.

God, I want to trust the plans you have for me

But all I feel is my depressing melancholy.

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I receive blessings but there's still a hole in my chest.

My earthly desires just don't give me rest.

It feels like my spirit is constantly torn.

How I wish I was never even born.

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Copyright Star Ashley Cruz

Feb. 24, 2019

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