I sit and think

and think and sink

lower in the plastic chair

hide my fears and unshed tears

and wait for the day to be done

how can I listen to what you say

when my world is crashing down

how can I talk about Shakespeare

or solve elemental reactions

when all I want is to disappear

you all say I have so much potential

if only I applied myself

but what's the point in learning

about useless facts

when I'm contemplating life

when I'm crawling in my own skin

waiting to be at peace

tell me more about my potential

gone unused and wasted

when my soul is being abused

and the world is in shades of grey

tell me again why I need to pay attention

why I need to participate

go ahead and talk at me

atleast I got up today

go ahead and try to convince

atleast I'm here

atleast for now.