Kiwaru

I burnt some beans
While trying to lose my sadness
To a playlist made to numb hopelessness
and a lack of power

Tell me why 
I made progress
And enjoyed its gladness
Then one look at the game's giants
And my future is full of darkness

I sing
To stop tears from stinging
I shout 
To stop my voice from fading
I do
To stop my worth from draining
I cry
Because my dreams are nothing
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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