tired. of trying
tired. of caring
tired. of wondering
tired. of wanting
tired. of breathing
why try? why try when trying leads to confusion. confused by people’s reasons and thoughts.
why care? why care when caring leads to disappointment. disappointed by the world.
why wonder? why wonder when wondering leads to pain. the pain of a man just trying to make it.
why want? why want when wanting leads to emptiness. the emptiness of a mind, body, and soul.
why breathe? why breathe the same air as those who hurt me? why breathe the same air as those who chose to tear me down? why breathe the same air as those who feel as if they are superior to me? why breathe the same air as those who leave me to bleed? why breathe the same air as those… those… those people.