I'm lost in the sea Thus I won't say I'll find the light So I believe Bleakness Drowns Optimism As I realise I'm hopeless So I can't state I've great potential Since my mindset shows That my will is drifting away With my resilience I can't claim I can brave the abyss of misery The way I dive into tasks proves I've no control within the blue sea Under pressure, it's hasty to think I'll navigate this treacherous sea Given my abilities, it's clear how Darkness will fill my last breath So I won't be convinced that My survival within the sea Is an explanation of Fortitude
Now read each line again, beginning with the bottom line.
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Aadhira Vellala
Thanks for visiting my profile. I'm a queer person of colour with ASD who has developed a deep interest in social justice. Having experienced various forms of oppression, I aim to use poetry to share my experiences and to try help others.
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