Solo and Seized

Aimen Nadeem

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"As I sit here writing this note,

I realize there is no one by my side but me,

So once again I'll cry to let the pain out,

And believe that this will set my soul free.

I cry, I yell and there's no one to hear me screaming,

As the sharp light approaches and poaches my lids shooting,

I'll squint my swollen eyes, or more shut them tight,

So that I don't face the bitter reality of life and save myself from the fight.

I realize that's just how this intricate and complex world operates,

So I'll just pretend and put the big fake smile on that everyone adores,

Be the one they want and perfect myself to imitate,

I'll sit like the sweet child and won't be myself anymore.

And yes as I sit here writing this clumsy note,

I realize there's no one by my side but me,

So once again, I'll cry to let the pain out,

And believe it will, someday set me free. "