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Self-Destruction


 

I feel like the whole world’s weight is on my shoulders.

I wasn’t anticipating to get pushed this hard at this period of my life.

I wasn’t prepared for all of this pressure

And stacks, and stacks, and stacks of work.

All of this frustration is getting to my head,

And for the first time,

I don’t feel confident about accomplishing the goals I set for myself,

And it’s not only that.

I also don’t feel confident for my future as in what I want to do as a career.

I use to see myself as successful no matter what,

But now I’m looking at my future as a blur.

Will I be successful?

Will I be a failure?

I guess I’ll see later on.

I can’t allow myself to self-destruct.

I have to pick myself back up,

And get my shit back together.

 
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