POEM STARTER
Submitted by Laura
'As I looked into your eyes, I saw my future go up in flames.'
Write a poem or short story that contains this line.
Trapped
As I looked into your eyes, I saw my future go up in flames.
Did you even notice that I was always the one to blame?
I knew relationships were supposed to be hard and require a lot of work.
We’re perfect in public and really give people the illusion we have fireworks.
I know I’m not happy but fear I’ll never get out.
Can relationships work without having to always shout?
My mental health is an inconvenience and I try to push it down.
I can’t even talk to you without having a full blown meltdown.
It’s all my fault no matter what the issue.
Sometimes I wish I could just forget you.
I need to get out, I feel so trapped.
Sometimes I feel like I’ve been kidnapped.
There’s no way to leave I’m covered in ash
The fire is everywhere and it’s gone in a flash.