perpetual engulfment
entanglement in a web of your misdeeds
I try to struggle out in degrees
but I doubt my ability to do

I'm terrified of TV shows
As the yelling disturbs my sleep
I have dreams of whiplash
Because you're never what you seem

I tick due to ambition
Because without it, I'll be just like you
I'm scared others will take advantage
And I'll hate myself before my life ends

I draw a narrow box
To limit how much I can pantomime
If one time I mess up,
People will hate me for not keeping my mouth shut

perpetual engulfment
entanglement in limiting beliefs
i must crawl out
as it's safe for me to be free