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a poem

User Profile: CowardlyLion17
CowardlyLion17 July 30th, 2025

i wrote a poem i guess...


I'm not scared, just numb

Numb from feeling, Done with it all

Some say I'm just dumb 

But that's not it at all



Voices are loud, but my head is louder

That void feeling is taking over

It's over, I surrender 

But it's as if I can't, like I'm some poser


They say to talk about it, but how will that make it better?

Why can't I bury it? For forever

But that won't work, I’m my own tormenter

And that means it won't ever be over


I can't stop the feeling 

The crimson lines keep appearing as if by magic

But I can't keep going

Next thing you know, the news reports will be tragic


My smile hides the truth

My mouth lies 

Like no one can see the myth

As if the words aren't cries


Is it real? Or am I just faking?

Trying to be something im not

But can't you see I'm trying?

It's just a thought


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User Profile: Amanda84
Amanda84 July 30th, 2025

@CowardlyLion17

I am my own tormentor 🥺

That speaks volumes.

I know talking about things is not a magic recipe or wand, but it takes the intensity out of it, shoving it down doesn't allow you to heal or process, it doesn't go away. When I overthink I put on my headphones and drown the voices out and the external noise. Just because others don't understand what you feel doesn't mean you are faking anything. All you can do is your best.

Thank you for sharing.

Your poem is open ended.

Honest.

Reflective.

💜💕