I hurt I hurt but I have no reason to hurt Other than I am human I tell myself “others have had it worse than you” “You don’t deserve to feel this way” “How dare you” The guilt I ****** upon myself settles into my skin like an infected wound Digging itself deeper and deeper every day
I no longer allow myself to feel the things I do Because if I do, I am a fraud I am selfish I am undermining those who suffer greater pain than I Those who have lost the ones they love most Those who’ve had their hearts broken by supposed soul mates
Yet, in my heart I know my emotions are pure I hurt because I am human And simply being human permits me to feel what I may My tears are justified Along with my laughter and beams of joy I am allowed to feel
I am not depressed because I am human I am human because I am depressed I am human because I cry I am human because I care I am human because I feel guilt And pain And compassion And strength And fear
Give yourself the right to be human There is no need for any other label You deserve to be cared for Not only by others But by yourself Set the guilt free And you will set yourself free