Shame

Like a rock
Pressing on my chest
It is painful.

It is always there
No matter how hard I try
It is unavoidable.

Few accomplishments
From the long list of goals I made
It is disappointing.

The pain spreads out from my chest
It takes over every thought
I suppress the tears.

Or at least I try to
But it is impossible
Not to feel the intensity-

The intensity of the shame.

Reviews

[Lavi]

Intense, vulnerable, and understanding. I mostly connect to this with anxiety but shame is very familiar. Very good. Thanks for sharing.