By: Ella D.

This is a poem I wrote late one night, talking about the troubles that go through my brain every day. I write poetry often, and it’s usually about my mental health.

2nd Place · Middle School Writing (2023)

My emotions, they feel so intense.

My anger, it doesn’t make sense.

Emotions hurt. My teeth, they clench.

And so I hate my stupid brain.

Forgetful, stupid, useless head,

Laying wide awake atop my bed.

Seeing lights, white, orange, red.

And so I hate my stupid brain.

Anxiety makes me feel so bad.

Endless encounters I have had

Lashing out and feeling mad.

And so I hate my stupid brain.

The world, it hates me, so I thought.

It really just wants to rot.

If nothing’s needed, something’s still bought.

And so I hate my stupid brain.

Make goals and fail them instantly.

Decent’s not good enough for me.

Smallest things make me so angry.

And so I hate my stupid brain.