Are You Alright?

marschamp Poems

The same question is asked in my mind "Are you alright?" Every time I say I'm fine Even when I know I'm not Even when I tell myself to remain strong "Are you alright?" I am Except I believe I lost the person I was talking to For a long time "Are you alright?" I am Except Life keeps throwing boulders at me Expecting me to be nimble And dodge with ease Like my brother Expecting me to be just like him "Are you alright?" I am Except my heart and brain are currently at war Causing me to make decisions on my own With no guidance from either side And a difficult road ahead of me "Are you alright?" I am Except I'm not I'm far from alright And I keep ignoring my many problems Cause I care less about myself And more about helping everyone else "Are you alright?" Am I alright?