POEM STARTER
Submitted by Brittany Lawson
Write a poem about someone stuck in a cycle of self destruction. Just as they are about to exit the cycle or have a breakthrough, the poem starts back at the beginning.
A Mistake, A Failure
I’m just a mistake
I’m just a failure
I keep messing up
I keep hurting my family
My parents try hard to help
But it’s not enough
I just keep on taking others pain
I know it’s hurting myself
People show they care
People show they love me
I know they love me too
I know I’m not alone
But then I hurt someone else again
I know I’m a mistake
I know I’m a failure
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Author’s Note:
I know this is probably really depressing. In an empath and Im not very careful with this gift and end up a lot with taking more than I can hold. I also fear about doing or saying the wrong thing. It’s really stressful and I try to take time for myself and not to worry. So it felt a little nice to release some of this on this poem.
Thank you all again for your support and I know that you are faces challenges too so just know you are NOT ALONE!! :33
