a poem I wrote in ISS, long but lemme know what you think! ♥
Be Yourself
Thinking down on yourself is more than a thought
It’s an inward battle you’ve constantly fought.
No one can see it as you walk by
Or know that Popular Boy isn’t such a tough guy.
You hide it inside until you want to explode
The anxiety you carry is such an immeasurable load.
People may think you want attention or seek some kind of pity
But truth be told you don’t want anyone to notice you don’t find yourself pretty.
It may seem like everyone loves you and cares about your life
But in reality their lies pierce you like a sharp knife.
It’s not that people are mean; it’s just your own confused mind
That fact that you need help is where your heart has resigned.
Forced smiles and fake laughs are plastered on more than not
You just sit there and feel pain as your self esteem begins to rot.
Don’t let your muddled feelings make you do something you’ll regret
Like trying out pills, alcohol, or cigarettes.
Your life is too fragile to let a teenage phase corrupt it all
So don’t forget to do things that will help in the long haul.
Everyone will talk and hear about what’s going on
It may be hard to open up at first but you can’t avoid them for too long.
The frustration and anger will go away after a while
Being sad and depressed is just not in style.
As teenagers we want to experiment and try anything we can
But if we just float around we’ll fail without a game plan.
No one will ever entirely understand how you feel
But eventually you got to stop hiding and just be real.
You may be embarrassed or fear getting in trouble
But if you truly want help many people can be there for you, on the double.
Ignore all the negative thoughts in your head
Just make those hating voices encourage you instead.
Everyone has their story and their own personal issues
So how about we sit down and talk; with a box of tissues.
You can never fully know what goes on in another’s life
So stop treating people like you don’t care and acting through strife.
Whether you want to or not you can’t keep everything inside
A safe place and good advice is what you need someone to provide.
Once you’ve hit rock bottom your reality check will be very hard
All these problems have your emotions extremely jarred.
So take a step back from the wildness of teenage years
Wipe those tears
Eliminate fears
Yell out cheers
Because nothing can change you, except yourself
So don’t put that wonderful personality on a shelf.
The hurt will fade and the pain will subside
Just be your true self having faith as your guide.