PoemsBrowse PoemsSlamsFresh DropEchoes
LearnWriting TipsPoetry TermsPoets & ArtistsBooksFor Teachers
ExplorePoetry GenomePoem MapEchoesTake ActionGroups
AboutWrite a PoemDonateSign UpLog In

Conflicted


Don't be silent. They will think you are snobby.

But don't talk. They will find you irritating.

Don't walk slowly. They will race to get away from you.

But don't walk quickly. They will think you are "special".

Don't be lazy. They make fun of you for being fat.

But don't go to the gym. They will laugh at you for even trying. 

Don't raise your hand in class. They will think you are trying too hard.

But don't avoid answering questions. They will think you are stupid.

Keep your head down when you walk by people.

But smile, so they don't think you are rude.

Suppress your urge to sneeze or cough. 

You will draw attention.

You draw attention by just being you.

Don't think you are worth anything to anyone.

But don't think you can just go away. You're still a backup

for when someone else isn't available.

Love,

Anxiety

 

 

 

 

©All Rights Reserved

Something wrong with this poem?

Share

Replies are closed for this poem.

If you or someone you know is struggling, you are not alone.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — call or text 988, 24/7. Crisis Text Line — text HELLO to 741741.

ellierandolph1999

View all poems →

Your Poem's Voice

See what makes your poem unique — its voice, energy, themes, and the literary traditions it draws from.

Comments (0)

Comments are closed for this poem.