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Parenting

adulting sucks

By Jaded Nation Published 5 years ago 1 min read

I hate adulting, it sucks so bad

I'm overwhelmed, but must appear to be glad

I must look like I have it all right

Like I'm capable and keep my shit tight

Meanwhile the kids are running around

Making a mess and acting like clowns

Tearing up treasures and fucking about

Not giving a shit, taking the easy way out

No wonder I'm tired and my nerves are frayed

In the waters of responsibility I must wade

Wade through the stress and wade through the shit

Not knowing if they care one little bit

sad poetry

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Jaded Nation

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