Writing to express these bottled thoughts So much on my mind can't focus Trying to relax unwind from it all Came to terms with the outcome Not the first pick, one day be the first choice Kept my mind occupied not coping Bottled stress that won't go Hurt echoes through the body going numb Body doesn't want to fight, rest find peace Took a beating never the same anymore Face swelled up got fired from the job A job that never honored their word Wasting my day, wasting my time Miserable people not letting them knock me down Don't want to be like them, that's why I laugh I'm one who smiles while others wallow in pity Work hard to improve, hate the situation Loving life while others hold onto the past Trying to get ahead a live inside Over going through the motions dead inside Anger comes out can't hide it anymore