I am exhausted
From the never-ending societal rules
The do’s and don’ts that confine me
I am tired
Of struggling to make ends meet
Working tirelessly for meager pay
I am drained
By constant rejection and financial struggles
Feeling alone with no one to turn to for help
I am weary
Of living in the shadows
Unable to keep up with societal expectations
I am fatigued
By skipping meals due to lack of means
Struggling to meet basic needs
I am saddened
By my inability to support parents
Missing out on family events due to financial constraints
I am weary
Of my body’s constant struggles
Masking my pain with a smile
I am worn out
Crying myself to sleep most nights
Feeling trapped in darkness with no relief in sight
I am exhausted
From this life that weighs me down
Feeling older than my years, stuck in stagnation
I am drained
Yearning for rest and solace
Searching for a way out of this burden
I am longing for relief
Yearning for a break from this endless struggle
Desperately seeking rest and peace.
© Ifedolapo Ogunniyi
Ifedolapo Ogunniyi 