in aftermath
it seems so clear
there are few mental health
happy endings
and there are no
simple cures
there’s just the risk
of cynicism
among repeat offenders
with bad habits
and minds that won’t
take the time
to learn
there’s only so much
before enough
of trying to change worlds
enough of listening
catching flak
and shouldering tears
of bearing
other people’s burdens
there is no room
no role
for heroes
this is mental health
and all it requires is you
and I
to be its creatures
~