You Had It Worse

Don’t be angry,

It’ll only cause trouble.

I only end up lectured

So don’t share your anger.

Hide it behind

The mask of indifference.

If they ask what’s wrong say,

“Nothing. I’m fine.”

I’m sick of showing anger

Only to be met with a lecture,

Advice I never asked for,

And platitudes that worsen my attitude.

I’m sick of people saying

I shouldn’t feel this way

Because they had it worse.

I was just having one bad day.

If they ask what’s wrong,

I’ll say, “Everything’s fine.”

If they pry, I’ll say,

“I’m fine. I’m sure you had it worse.”

Caimille Wolf