Me

by Crystal Nelson
(Georgia, USA)

I'm so sick of hearing

the same old lecture

why cant I grow up

and be mature

no one understands

even if they think they might

I'll just put a rope around my neck

and pull it tight

will that end the pain and agony

that I go thru everyday

you say I haven't changed

but I have in my own way

I don't do it to impress

I act as I do

because for some reason it releases stress

you can't understand me

so please don't try

eventually I'll be free

and you'll be satisfied

but until then be patient

because my rope is tied