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Scream
I just want to scream.
I’m sure people can relate to the feeling of being overwhelmed
But that’s the thing
I feel way more than just overwhelmed
I hear both everything and nothing at the same time
I’m surrounded by a circular wall and I feel like that wall is folding in on itself
Every ounce of my being wants me to crawl out of my skin
I have so much homework to do but I can’t think
College applications are coming soon but I can’t move
I have to work today but I can’t work
My mom is calling my name but I can’t talk
I just want to scream
Sometimes I pray to be numb, or normal
I can’t function here
“How are you?”
Such a simple question
Yet I can’t put into words how my palms are aching from the cactus I feel like I’ve been carrying all day or the tag that I forgot to cut off my t-shirt that is bleeding into my veins.
My vocal chords are tired and raw
They ache at the thought of having to repeat itself
But life goes on
The worst part of it all is that I will remain here
In a world designed for neurotypical people
Constantly trying to scream
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This poem is about the intense feeling of being overwhelmed and unable to cope with daily pressures and expectations. The speaker feels trapped and suffocated by their responsibilities, like homework, college applications, and work, to the point where they want to scream. They struggle to function and communicate, feeling a deep sense of frustration and exhaustion. The poem highlights the speaker's desire to be understood and their difficulty living in a world that seems designed for others who don't share their struggles.