What’s a secret skill or ability you have or wish you had?

This little missive in no way reflects me or anything about me. I am sure it will resonate with some people, but not me, I have absolutely no concept of low self esteem, depression or anxiety. I am the happiest person I know and the happiest you will ever know. I am my own self appreciation society. So, please no messages of support. No “DM me babes,” no “wanna talk?” This is not a cry for help, it’s just a poem.

If this poem stirs unwanted thoughts or emotions, please speak to someone.

Superpower…

I have a superpower,

Hindsight.

I have another too,

Self loathing.

I hate myself with every fibre.

I have another superpower.

Failure.

I have another too,

Regret.

It applies to my every action.

The superpower I really wanted?

Foresight.

With it I could change my every action.

Then life would be so different

Don’t, “DM me babes.”

Or, “call if you wanna talk!”

I have no regrets.

Only self-hate,

Success instead of fail.

But it ain’t gonner happen.

So this is my goodbye.

Not goodbye friends.

I have none.

Just goodbye world.

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If this poem stirs unwanted thoughts or emotions, please speak to someone.

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