I'd rather be alone then kept for amusement.
I'd rather be left behind than held up from pity.
I'm done entertaining the ideals of the misunderstanding
I'm sick of tripping on the wires laid before me
I'm not content in my own mind because I'm constantly told I'm wrong
Everything I find passion in is written on the list of "no big deal"
I'm done breathing through the mask you poisoned
I wish I fall through the cracks beneath me and be done with it all
Instead I'm stuck staggering and falling time and time again.
I don't want your pity
I don't demand your respect
I don't care for your attention
I simply want to exist as myself without being burned at the stake or stoned because your harsh words were considered mercy.
Find me drowned within my heart because I'm not allowed to breathe
Find me buried in my mind because dreams weren't made for the likes of me
I wish to live
Let me live
All that I say is shot down like the ducks in the seasons hunt
All that I feel is ignored
I want nothing more than to feel comfortable in my skin
I want to be accepted not adored
YOU ARE READING
Words I've Kept
PoetryThis is my coping mechanism. I love poetry and feel like it's the only anchor for me some days. I thank those who have me strength to share. I write about Trauma and dark moments of my life so if those aren't for you neither is this.
