Distress

I don’t know how much more I can take,
I just want it all to go away.
Should I even be here right now?
Should I be alive?
Do I deserve to exist?
Why am I even here?
It’ clear I’m not wanted
I can hear it in your voice
In the names I’m called
In the way I’m treated
So why do I bother?
Why do I continue to torture myself?
With being around you all?
I know why,
Because I thought we were a family
But we clearly aren’t
I am not wanted
I am worthless
I am ugly
I am a burden
I just want to die…sometimes
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Breidenthal Avatar
April 6, 2013 at 11:30 PM
Enjoyed reading this again! GREAT JOB!!!!!!! xD
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April 6, 2013 at 11:30 PM
I can feel the RAW emotion in this heartfelt poem
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October 21, 2012 at 12:11 PM
Oh a heartfelt poem...I really hope things already changed for you. You know I've read so many poems of yours and I can definitely tell that you got a beautiful heart...the way you write poems for your friends, your inner feelings...it's really awesome. I haven't seen you face to face but I know you're a beautiful person both in and out. So feel special & I'm giving you a friendly e-hug...:) :). (don't think of dying, you gotta reach for the stars remember)
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February 5, 2012 at 12:50 PM
That's how I felt yesterday, Becca. Don't be hard on yourself because you are very beautiful and always remember that, ok? You could read my poems any time if it'll help you feel better!
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February 4, 2012 at 8:43 PM
YOU'RE BEAUTIFUL...especially your eyes! <3 This is an amazing poem nontheless. I love depressing stuff. Love yah! Laura
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January 30, 2012 at 5:58 AM
Beautiful poem - keep writhing my friend Rebecca !!! oxox love Anne-Lise
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