You told me
I can become anything
all I need is to believe
but I never grew wings
and when I fell down
it was you that found me
told me I am nothing
always trying to become
everything you wanted
lost hold of all that I am
Hollowed it out for you
eviscerated soul still bleeding
and not enough for you
never quite what you hoped
not realizing your dreams
diagnosis and condemnation
judgement before I arrived
and never allowed more
this mask I wear for you
can longer be removed
permanently disappointing you
cutting deep
melting into flesh
blurred edges
I gave you everything
you said I was essential
now broken and empty
you've forgotten
I never will
Zebra Pig 