POEM STARTER
Submitted by Brittany Lawson
Write a poem about someone stuck in a cycle of self destruction. Just as they are about to exit the cycle or have a breakthrough, the poem starts back at the beginning.
Giving In
-I did it again
I gave in
I made a mess on my skin
Then wrote a poem about it
I thought that I was better
I really, really did
But I crack under pressure
So I’ll atone for my sins
I won’t eat today
And I won’t eat tomorrow
But I’ll smile anyway
And cover up my sorrow
I’m stoic that way
And really, it makes sense
I don’t deserve to eat
After doing that nonsense
I’m useless
I’m worthless
I’m a stupid piece of trash
I don’t deserve any good thing
That I could ever ask
I know I shouldn’t do it
But then again, I should
I deserve every ounce of pain so-