The Things I Carry

Every day I–

Carry my backpack

And my heart on my shoulders

I carry loads of things around school

My books, computer, and notebooks

But also lost relationships and secrets

Sometimes I carry a bad attitude

Sometimes a good one

Sometimes I don't even know how I feel

I often carry countless questions

Countless worries

Countless burdens

I carry the feelings of those around me

My own feelings

And criticism on how Im supposed to feel and act

Although I carry a lot I am am carried in some ways

My friends try to help carry me

Usually I don't let them

Sometimes it feels like too much

Like I will crumble under the pressure

It’s too much

So many things to carry

So many books

So many stairs

A long way to go

One step at a time

Carrying and climbing

Sources:

Mount Saint Charles