Poems from Caitlyn
From a tender age we are told
Whether it be by a parent, teacher or other mentor
“Be yourself”
Like it’s the simplest thing in the world...
This urge
I have to fight it
I have to be strong; I cannot give in
I need to prove to myself
That I can resist
That I am strong
I cannot...
So stressed
Can’t focus
Nothing I do distracts me
Homework, reading, working out
Can’t stop thinking about my stress
Too much pressure...
I hate this
It’s stupid, pointless
But it controls my life
It gets in the way
Of everything
I’m a prisoner
In my own mind
I can’t try new...