recently

recently, i haven’t liked myself.

recently, i’ve been looking in the mirror,

and seeing nothing but a distorted face

looking back at me.

recently, i’ve been breaking apart like glass

at the littlest of issues.

recently, the voice in my head

has been speaking like a broken record.

“you’re worthless”.

“you’re annoying”.

recently, the days seem to have been getting longer

and the nights a lot lonlier.

recently, crying seems to have been added

to my daily routine.

recently, the dark cloud in my brain

has been growing and growing

almost getting ready to storm.

recently,

i’ve wondered

how much longer 

i can keep going.

but recently, there’s also been a light.

recently, there’s been someone

telling me

to stay strong.

recently, the coldness has been leaving my shoulders.

brushing off the burden.

recently, i’ve been feeling hopeless,

but i’ve also been feeling hopeful.

because i know there is someone.

i know there are people

who are willing to help.

and because of that,

i’ve recently felt

less alone.