These walls are too white

These lights are too bright

What am I doing with my life?

 

I could be out there

In the warm summer air

Where has my courage gone?

 

I wish I could speak 

The words that I seek

What is wrong with me?

 

They say to be strong

Keep calm and carry on

What do they know that I don't?

 

I can't stay here

I must disappear 

How do I get away?

 

I can be this not that

I can be skinny not fat

Why do I even try?

 

I'm asking these questions

In hope of suggestions

But why would you answer at all?