I can finally see the light
Even in the dark
Through the crack under the door
Lying under my blankets,
And I've been hiding here
Feeling like a failure at life
Unsure of my next move
Listening to the devil on my shoulder.
It gets a little overwhelming
And my mental health gets the better of me
Ending up feeling like it's a fight for my life
Drowning in my self-doubts
I'm ready to quit
I think I've had enough.
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Tressa Rose
On a serious self-discovering, soul-searching journey. Breaking myself out of a stagnant shell and reaching out for my dream of being a writer. Small steps but this is my start! Please help me by commenting your feedback, I'd be grateful!
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Comments (3)
So powerful and deep!
This was fantastic! It had two very distinct meanings when read top to bottom and in reverse!
"As long as you can see the light" A beautiful piece and here's to brighter horizons!