Peak through the windows of the broken past
Wonder how time flew by so fast
Chased those dreams hard enough
Just to meet them shattered in the end
How do we stay alive?
How do we stay alive in this society
That keeps on poisoning minds and spirits?
I used to wear this smile
Now it no longer fits
I want to stay alive
Do I have a choice? Do we?
We need to move
Despite of the prejudices of many
Those silent battles fought with loud laughters
Hiding under a colorful mask called "happy"
Calm as you can see
But they carry thunderstorms within
Living is far beyond breathing
And having a heartbeat
What does it feel like
To take up and occupy space
But at the end of the day
You never really mattered
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At the Back of My Mind: A Poem Compilation
PoetryThis is a compilation of poems produced during the quarantine period. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it.
