See-Through

© 2019 – Graceful Intention

Red webs radiate through the white
Close your eyes so I can’t see

So I don’t get pulled in
by the black hole
that is slowly and powerfully sucking you inside
from some unknown center
til you feel like imploding

Painful isolation
Physically present but not really there
Smile, but not too big
Stare at their shoulder, but not their eye
They might see
They might find out

what a fraud you are
A chameleon

Going through the motions
Desperately hoping that muscle memory finally kicks in

and saves you

from the awkwardness
From the questions
From the temptation
To just let it all go
and sleep

or just give up

So tired
Feeling nothing
Feeling everything

But you can’t stop
No one sees
You are

See-through

Guys, let’s talk. If you’re feeling like something just isn’t right, or that there isn’t any hope or things just won’t get better or life just isn’t worth it, please reach out for help. Today. Talk to someone. Now.

We have to start talking about this stuff. We have to start reaching out to our friends and loved ones who are struggling. Don’t just assume people are ok.

If you are struggling: There is always hope. You are enough. You are not alone. You have a purpose. You are loved.

Today. Right now. Always.

If you need help, check out the National Alliance on Mental Illness
CALL THE NAMI HELPLINE – 800-950-NAMI; [email protected] M-F, 10 AM – 6 PM ET
FIND HELP IN A CRISIS OR TEXT “NAMI” to 741741