The Usual

It keeps happening
They lied, it won't change
I'm still feeling empty and strange 

My chest feels tight and I can't breathe
I need to remember to stay calm
But everything is exploding like an internal bomb 

What am I even panicked about 
The idea of always circling back?
My brain always tricks me then lands a painful attack 

Things won't change. 

This is my life. 

I will never stay okay.
This devil on my should will always convince me to stray.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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November 16, 2020 at 5:47 AM
The important thing is to look for coping mechanisms, like writing... I hope you can find a way to get rid of the devil..
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