Tired

I'm tired of pretending 
I'm happy 
for the benefit of others. 

I'm miserable, 
and life is easier 
when I accept it. 
Don't try to change it; 
don't pity me. 
I don't care. 

Some people are 
meant to be miserable, 
so I'll take that 
role in this story. 

If you don't want to 
see me miserable, 
change the story 
or go somewhere 
where you won't 
see me again. 

I'm tired of feeling 
guilty for feeling 
like me. 

[4 July 2021]