The pain has become unbearable

I fear my damage has become too great

From myself

To others

From others

To myself--

Life would be easier if it were not there

Wouldn’t it?

No more pain

No more turmoil

No more doubt or fear or guilt or hate or

Love

No more tears--

But why this pain?

Why do they affect me so?

Why do I let them?

I cannot let them

I will not let them

I will show them

That I have worth

And no matter what they do

They can't ruin it--

That's why I must stay

And linger in my pain

Just a little longer

Because even though I don't feel it

I'm worth something

Even if it's in comparison to them--

They will not ruin me

And I will not ruin

Myself--