Feels like a cage,
Closing me in,
Cutting me off from society,
Isolating me from any hope
Of opportunity or friendship,
Scorning me for not keeping it spotless,
For not making it feel cozy and welcoming.
Our wonderful family
Leaves me lonely and unsettled,
Pouring my every ounce of strength into it,
Robbing me of my personality.
The days blurring together
The demands piling higher
Never enough
Never have I sacrificed enough
Even thinking of my sorrow
Makes the guilt become intolerable
For there is no time for me,
There is no me.
Age 20