It hurts to breathe,

Each breath reminding me that I’m still alive,

Each breath constricting my chest,

My lungs burn from use.

How I wish I couldn’t feel,

This pain,

This hate.

How I wish I could feel,

The light,

The sun,

Instead of this cold and darkness.

Shadows play on the wall,

Reminding me of it all.

All alone I am standing,

With no one understanding.