mother always says

you're the best 

but then why does the third place medal 

hang around your neck 

chocking you, 

your failure

a public execution

mother always says 

you're the best 

but then why

why is that essay not written yet

why did she get a higher score than you 

why did that school reject you

why are you not trying hard enough

why are you never good enough?

mother says you should not be so stressed.

mother says if you sleep on it, 

everything will be fixed in the morning.

mother says there's no reason to be depressed.

mother says you're the best.