Settling
Emotional Turbulence Unveiled: A Will Away's Settling
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I feel my skeleton
I sense a discomfort or unease within myself.
scraping, and creaking, and settling.
There is a physical sensation, possibly related to stress or pressure, as if my internal structure is adjusting.
Twenty pounds hidden in my head again.
I carry a burden or weight in my thoughts, symbolically represented as hidden pounds in my mind.
Never seems normal
Normalcy eludes me, and there's a constant effort to avoid the scrutiny or judgment of others.
trying to avoid their eyes.
Trying to evade the gaze or attention of people around me.
Lately I feel like I feel too much,
Recently, I've been experiencing heightened emotions, possibly to an extent that feels overwhelming.
and it's a goddamn shame
Expressing regret or frustration about feeling too much and the impact it has.
That they'd keep me locked away.
Feeling confined or restricted by others who may want to keep me isolated.
I took my medicine,
Taking prescribed medication, but finding that it doesn't prevent a recurring situation.
and wouldn't you know it?
An expression of irony or surprise that despite taking medicine, the issue persists.
I'm here again.
Returning to a familiar, possibly undesirable state or place.
For twenty-five dollars I'm a better man.
Suggesting a positive change or improvement for a relatively small cost.
Center-fold formal,
Describing a formal or idealized presentation, possibly in contrast to reality.
Why you acting so surprised?
Questioning someone's surprise, implying a lack of genuine reactions or sincerity.
I know it's been a while.
Acknowledging a significant passage of time without interaction or connection.
You've spent your days living on a turnstyle.
Living a repetitive or stagnant life, symbolized by a turnstile.
Hold them back with an out-of-body smile.
Maintaining a facade of happiness or composure despite inner struggles.
Nothing seems normal.
Continuing the theme of abnormality in daily experiences.
Trying to enjoy the ride.
Attempting to find enjoyment or satisfaction in life's journey despite challenges.
Lately I feel like I feel too much.
Reiterating the feeling of being overwhelmed by intense emotions.
and it's a goddamn shame,
Expressing regret again, this time about having a lot to say but feeling unable to articulate it.
Cause I've got a lot to say.
A sense of frustration or missed opportunities due to an inability to communicate.
Lately I feel like I've had enough.
Conveying a sense of exhaustion or weariness, possibly reaching a breaking point.
But I'm not settling.
Refusing to accept a compromised or less-than-ideal situation; rejecting the idea of settling.
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