They say that I am weak, Cause I need pills to fall asleep - Wondering how I’m not all right, And why I don’t sleep at night. Mind over matter, they say- Smile. Face the day. Looking away as I’m crying, Accusing me of not trying. Girl, you cannot be fixed, Wipe your eyes and take this- Pop these pills and just conform, Why not cheer up-join the norm? One after another, pipe after pipe Pill after pill, Take the m all, Til it’s time to refill. Yet what they fail to see, Is the chaos unfolding within me- Of my mind playing constant terrors, Full of past and non-existent errors. Shuddering with shame and fear, I ponder my reflection in this mirror- Unable to recognize my own face, I tremble here alone in disgrace. Overcome with anxiety, Sobbing to myself quietly- I Am In Pieces Losing my sanity and will, But they continue to say I’m okay, Giving me pill after pill. pipe after pipe So I try with all my might, To let go-put up a good fight- Craving a chance to smile and be free, But these demons will not let me be- My insecurities Will be the death of me.