Just Breathe

Let go! Let me breathe! 

My terror and my anger seethe

Beneath the surface, no reprieve

To look at me, you wouldn't believe

    That I'm broken

        Destined to grieve.

Please relax! Unclench your fist!

Every muscle inside me twists

I'll never reach the end of my list

Of things to do, you get the gist

    I beg forgiveness

        For all I've missed.

No, don't start! Please don't cry!

Why can't I learn to say goodbye?

Should I fall to pieces or live a lie?

Tempted to give up and get high

    I'll never make it

        As hard as I try.

Calm yourself! Get a grip!

Hands shaking with my bottom lip

Breathe in deep and screw on the tip

Let it out while into ink I dip

    My art, my life

        My reality slip.