"sometimes i wish i wasn't strong,
i wish i didn't stand up even after being thrown around,
i wish I didn't fight back, i wish i didn't shout my lungs out,
sometimes i wish i just let myself feel the pain,
let myself crumble away, let me break down and cry out loud
instead of it hiding it all away with a cold gaze.
i'm tired of letting my tears stay in my eyes, let them swim around there, i can't let anyone see the dry streaks they leave on my face,
i'm tired of being the one who others rely on,
i'm tired of being the one they run to,
because i can't run even if i want to, i'm chained to myself,
i'm chained to this strong facade of me,
there's no escape, only pain left for me"
-k.v.
