Longing in my chest, Distorted reality, Ripping me to shreds. Tattered at the seams, Praying for just one quick fix, Never quite enough. Once upon a time, I had dreams and ambitions I gave them away. I played the victim, In the end, it’s all my fault. You reap what you sow. Now I stand amidst, Remnants of my yesterday, Shredded dignity. There’s no going back. Still, I faced the sun once more. I refuse to fall. Into the trap of, Distorted reality, For another day. Never will I be, A puppet on strings again. New reality.