Selfhood:
Strange burden
to be trapped
in perceptions
All the heavier
When alone.
Expectation wraps
her bony hand
around my heart
And squeezes tighter
With every failure.
Overheard critiques
build bad blood
My battered bravery
turns green
and spoils.
Persistence is as twinned as the judge.
Is it necessary for resolution?
Is it self abuse?
Hope is a shattered plate
Sharply paralyzing bare feet.
Jul 19, 2014
Jul 19, 2014 at 3:27 PM UTC
Selfhood:
Strange burden
to be trapped
in perceptions
All the heavier
When alone.
Expectation wraps
her bony hand
around my heart
And squeezes tighter
With every failure.
Overheard critiques
build bad blood
My battered bravery
turns green
and spoils.
Persistence is as twinned as the judge.
Is it necessary for resolution?
Is it self abuse?
Hope is a shattered plate
Sharply paralyzing bare feet.