Below the surface

The pain before the surface, the silent suffering.

Gnawing away at enjoyment and hope

Afraid that if I voice my suffering

I validate my failure.

I should be able to cope,

I should be able to make ends meet,

I should be able to provide for my family

But my raising debts

and the things around me falling apart,

Make me doubt about my capacity

Capacity to live this life

To navigate this world of capital

All the things I need to do

All the things I would like to do

With Every holiday or birthday,

Every car that breaks down,

the financial hole gets deeper

A hole mirrored in my heart.

I feel bad for those around me

That have a father, husband or friend

That is increasingly more hallow.

I’m sorry.

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