Challenged by life
To keep breathing
When my greatest desire
Is to stop breathing

Challenged by people
To put on a smile
When shedding a tear
Would be simpler

Challenged by school
To care about my future
When the idea of a future
Makes me cringe in my seat

Challenged by society
To be thinner, prettier, better
When fat, ugly, and useless
Is what I really am

Finally, challenged by myself
To work harder and be perfect
When I know that the inevitable truth is
Failure at both