My Younger Self Hears Me Call Myself a Burden
You think you’re an anchor?
Even if, you’re still useful,
a safe spot, tethered to many.
What can I do to keep
from living trapped inside
my head? Who should I
befriend? Who will listen
to us beat the bad feelings out
like a dusty rug, floating
to the ground. They float;
so should you. A confidant
seems the only thing we’re missing:
we have food, a roof, a lover,
dogs, community, hobbies, children.
Burden to whom? Really,
you don’t drag people down.
You’re lifting them up.