The Pressure

Bloody Pen

Why did you need me to be the best?...

A baby should not have to worry if their brain will be acceptable.

Why did you need me to be the best?

I began to thrive on the stress at the age of eight.

By the time you calmed down, it was too late.

Why did you need me to be the best?

Now you’re not there to hound me about constant climbing of the ladder, but your voice will forever be in my mind.

Why did you need me to be the best?

It followed me into high school and now college...

When will this end?

Why did you need me to be the best?

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  • Author: Bloody Pen (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: November 30th, 2023 23:21
  • Category: Unclassified
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Comments1

  • Parisab

    Those messages pressure and haunt us forever, but I’m relieved that you recognize that it is just a “false alarm” and you are trying to sing to your own music-keep writing please…



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