Their words plunge
like daggers
focused device & laughter
a target
outnumbered
cornered
and torn asunder
passed down and
rejected
fragile and unprotected
a misfit
pariah
ridiculed
undesired
Upon the strength is flowing like blood from open veins
a crash that burns to brace against the blinding pain
Each one of us fights battles no one else can see
Some days just waking up is an act of bravery
Self-image
Distorted
Reality contorted
dysmorphic
perception
self-doubt
and introspection
devouring
and purging
toxic cycle emerging
her shame folds
her tears flow
unanswered prayers for control
Upon the strength is flowing like blood from open veins
a crash that burns to brace against the blinding pain
Each one of us fights battles no one else can see
Some days just waking up is an act of bravery
addiction
dependence
a slave in every sense
a pattern repeating
pointless and self-defeating
clock ticking
time squandered
promises left unhonored
will failng
hope dying
obstacle multiplying
Upon the strength is flowing like blood from open veins
a crash that burns to brace against the blinding pain
Each one of us fights battles no one else can see
Some days just waking up is an act of bravery.