I did not ask to be born
But, here I am
Alive

I yearn for things
Though, I never want them in the end
Only to disappoint

Never knowing what happens next
Burdened by existence
Cursed to live

Don't ask me how I am
I'll just lie
You don't want the truth

Hiding from discovery
Shunning out the light
At home with the darkness that embraces me

Cody Shull, 2017