The Voice Inside my Head

A poem about judgment

Photo by horacio olavarria on Unsplash

“Don’t take it personally”

I lied, I did

The word, the sword

It’s felt, it kills

Each sentence, each word, each breath

The meaning is there

The feeling is lost

I need to feel safe

I need to take you home

I warned you not to try

I told you you’ll feel hurt

I should have been louder

I should have been heard

Don’t worry I got you

I’ll guide you, I’ll save you

I got the keys,

and till forever I’ll keep you safe

I’ll blame you and shame you

You have no punisher but me

Will I ever be enough?

You’ll die

The fun, the sun?

Not what you’re meant to be

You’re a star and you’ll die for me