Trying

I’m tired 
of constantly 
breaking my back
for those who will 
never
do the same for me. 

I’m tired 
of always being 
the one that is 
making 
things 
work.

And I’m slowly 
crumbling, 
just a little bit
day by day. 

I make excuses for you,
tell myself it’s just 
in my
head,
things will work out, 
take a breath. 

I lie and tell myself 
I’m not  
the only one 
trying 
and trying
to make this work. 

And I’m slowly 
crumbling 
just a little bit
day by day. 

But I’m strong,
stronger than you know,
just hold me once more,
then I can let you go, 
because it’s not just 
in my 
head 
that you just 
won’t 
try. 

Now,
I’m letting you go,
walking away, 
turning the page,
because I deserve someone 
who tries. 

    ~Madeline

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