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I’m trapped in a world


I’m trapped

In a world of expectations.

Be honest,

But not if it hurts.

Believe in this. Don’t believe in that.

Don’t do this,

Do this,

Who told you to do that?

Sometimes,

I just want to

Lay down

And let it all

Come

Out.

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