Haven’t I Given Enough?

“Just work for one more hour!”

It’s already been thirteen years,

haven’t I given enough of my time?

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“Come on, it’s just a cut!”

I’ve already cut and bled my wrists out,

haven’t I given enough of my blood?

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“Give me a chance, I’ll do better!”

I’ve been told that countless times by twelve people,

haven’t I given enough for you to not be the thirteenth?

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“You don’t love me enough!”

I’ve spent every hour of every day trying to make you smile,

haven’t I cried alone without anyone’s love enough?

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You have never cared about hard work.

You have never cared about the blood shed.

You have never cared about listening.

You have never loved anyone without twisting it.

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When is it too much?

When do I start breaking?

(Am I already broken?)

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please don’t break me, I am already broken

Untitled Poem #37