No Way Out

by faintnaomi · 14/11/2025
Published 14/11/2025 17:26

The yellow wood is chewed and short.

I'm writing out a bad report.

The silver cap is sharp and bare,

it only leaves a jagged tear.


I tried to rub away the name,

but only gave the smudge a frame.

There is no soft and rubber end

to fix the thing I can't defend.

#failure #frustration #hopelessness #self doubt

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