Afraid Poem by Anusha Subramanian 99

Yeah I'm not the best
At everything
But why is it always a test
It's tiring
We are going in circles and I can't quit
All I want is the world to lay off a bit

I'm always fighting to prove my worth
Sucked dry and gone is the mirth
Trust is nothing but a word
Why does everyone follow the heard?

Oh what wouldn't I give just to be sublime
I'm sick of being afraid all the time

Afraid of never being good enough
Afraid of never being tough
Afraid of openly speaking my mind
Afraid of being left behind

Insecurities acting up
My confidence is an empty cup
Always pushing people down
Society's getting burnt and brown