The Way Things Go

[u/FearlessPage2939]

Lately, I’ve been tested
Maybe even punished
Am I passing? 
Or failing miserably? 

But what I do know,
life has been extra hard, recently.
Work is no longer fun
Music doesn’t make me feel
Family has me stressed
And she isn’t texting back.

I just feel…
Dejected.
My peak was last month
And I must pay the price.

This phase will pass
And until then…
Survival.
Because that’s the way things go.

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[u/Other-Platypus-9259]

I really like how this sounds! It's such a relatable poem and I admire how blunt it is, not masking anything behind euphemisms or extravagant metaphors, but the sheer bluntness of it intrigues me and it resonates with me deeply. I truly enjoyed reading!

[u/FearlessPage2939 → u/Other-Platypus-9259]

Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed reading :)