I Am Scared
Today I released that I'm scared.
I put on my game face every day, say the right things and act confidently.
I believe the things I say too.
But then my dad came out of the office, mad and tired. He'd been arguing with my mom again over the phone. He talked about how insane she was, and all the usual stuff. My brother and I listened for a little, until he calmed down. I made dinner while everyone went their septet are ways. I lifted a pot of water to the stove, but as I did, I spilled a little, even with the pot's lid on. My hands were a little shaky even though I felt so cold and soulless. Life had to go on, said autopilot, but some part of me wanted to run away and hide.
I'll write with confidence and act with confidence, but I'm still scared and I don't want to hide that.
I put on my game face every day, say the right things and act confidently.
I believe the things I say too.
But then my dad came out of the office, mad and tired. He'd been arguing with my mom again over the phone. He talked about how insane she was, and all the usual stuff. My brother and I listened for a little, until he calmed down. I made dinner while everyone went their septet are ways. I lifted a pot of water to the stove, but as I did, I spilled a little, even with the pot's lid on. My hands were a little shaky even though I felt so cold and soulless. Life had to go on, said autopilot, but some part of me wanted to run away and hide.
I'll write with confidence and act with confidence, but I'm still scared and I don't want to hide that.
22-25, M