i sit before this screen and am challenged
by the blank space i could fill with words
but, in truth, i despise those who
overuse those words to make themselves
feel special or important
wanted and needed when i am truly alone
lost inside of this self-imposed
misery that i call my h*ll
so now i challenge myself as my friend has
to step out in belief that my words matter
that what i feel is important
and that someone out there truly understands
i may gain nothing but i am accustomed to it
it has been my only constant for nearly
twenty years now that i look back
so now i challenge myself
and place my soul in your hands

Nijah Redlin