Trembling sensations bounce off my skin
My breathing becomes shallow
Hollow
And flows into inner corruption
Something in me has erupted and I’ve broken into tears
Spilling salty liquid droplets of fear

“Mama I can’t go, I need rest.”

“Dear child do you want to be the best?
Sacrifices must be made
Kiss your friends goodbye,
Leave your conscience behind
Put on a big pearly smile”

I went along for a while
Doing as I was told so no one would know
My secrets

But you can only pretend for so long

So here I am
Alone
Back in bed
Chamomile tea in my hand
Sipping on sugary regrets
As I wonder
“Mama, am I the best yet?”

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