I am wearing shoes too large for me
Cautiously walking step by step
Trying not to stumble on my feet
My shoulders hurt as if I am carrying a bookbag
Last time I checked, I am done with school
Why hasn't the weight on my back eased up?
I feel like throwing up
Empty my stomach, get rid of the butterflies
I feel like passing out
Find refuge in my dreams, never get up
I am a child masquerading as a grown-up
Few more days, they will find out
They might single me out
The world is big and I have poor eyesight
I am staring at the vast blue sky
From my lowly position on the ground
Blurred twinkling stars and out of my reach
I am wearing a skirt too long for me
Soaked in mudwater, stained at the ends
Afraid I might fall out of grace and lose face
I can never run with my all
I just stay still and look around in panic
Hoping someone will stop by and help me
I feel like I do not belong
Here and now, I want to escape and build my own world.