The Wish

By Keya Gupta

Woke up this morning 

Wishing I was someone else,

Someone who received more adoring.

Just hope that jokes weren't made at my expense

Don't want brains like the greats!

Don't want wealth like the kings!

Don't want myself to be the bait.

I want to accept myself, no strings

Don't want to be a superhero

And curse myself over millions 

Of things, everyone wants to be the hero

In their story, but I am the villain

This life demands perfection.

I wish I could be one

Who fits into each fraction.

Wish I could be less insecure.

Don't want to compare myself 

With those who are flawless outside.

Only to realize they too hate themself

In the same cruel ride.

I woke up the next morning,

Only my wish had changed.

I wished to end this cycle 

And to love me once again.

By Keya Gupta