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Voices (Bad)

Some sounds should muted, forever. Tuned out completely. Because they serve no purpose other than to destroy.

By Josh MorganPublished 2 years ago 1 min read
Voices (Bad)
Photo by Mika Baumeister on Unsplash

The voices

They won't stop talking

Mouthing nothing but lies

Don't listen to them

“I hate everything about you”

“So, why should anyone love you?”

That's not true

“You don't belong here, or anywhere”

“Why should I accept you?”

That's not true

It’s a lie

“You don't have any value”

“What are you trying to prove?”

That's not true

Don't listen to them

“You're always in the way!”

That's not true

Don't listen

“You're so annoying!”

That's Not True

“I wish I didn’t have to see you.”

Stop talking

Make it stop

Every word

Every thought

Every feeling

Make it stop

Mental Healthperformance poetrysad poetrysocial commentaryStream of Consciousness

About the Creator

Josh Morgan

Personally, writing began as a creative outlet, to be a means of processing and venting emotion, but it has become so much more. Something I want not to be just relatable, enjoyable and a good read, but to reach someone who is in need.

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