Expectations
Are the mistakes of the hopeful
Expecting an ocean
and turning up to a puddle
Shallow and murky.
Expectations
Are the mistakes of the dreamers
Seeing a world of
Magic and comfort
But opening their eyes to
Loneliness and an old pop CD on repeat.
Expectations
Are the cause of
Trying to stop crying
At 3 in the morning
In your new dress
Mascara running down your cheeks.
Expectations
Teach you that
You will never be good enough
You learn the hard way.
Expectations
Are a burned out star
A crater, a broken heart, bloodshot eyes.
Expectations
Are time and time again
As a hopeful dreamer
Never learns.