Circling the drain,
again and again…
feelings clogging up my brain
that I just want to rinse
down the sink.
This feeling stinks…
not getting anywhere,
always scared.
The water keeps rising
and drowning seems like
the only option.
I keep swimming,
in vain.
Still circling the drain.
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Ivy Rose
Ivy writes about the strange, beautiful, messy sides of life—aging, career twists, alt fashion, spirituality, intuition & mental health—through articles, journal entries, poetry & short stories. A little darkness and a little light.
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