Worthless !

By Vineeth Dasari

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No, not the person or thing but the word itself.

You’re one hell of a worthy word to shatter someone’s soul.

You’re that coveted pickle jar that cannot be taken down from the kitchen shelf.

Of course it’s empty.

And my mom is not going to make pickle anytime soon.

But it’s there on the highest rack of the shelf.

Why is it that I always find you, as an uninvited guest when I try to set my eyes on my goal.

Is that person worthy enough for my time ?

Am I worthy enough to do a thing ?

Is this poem worthy enough to make you understand ,

That you’ve become a permanent parasite

On the back of my mind.

And I’m praying people don’t find.

Self doubt.

Self deprivation.

Self hate.

Are all tied perfectly to the strings that you pull so effortlessly.

You’re a stain on my favorite shirt.

And God !!! I cannot throw it away.

No ! I’m not going to turn this into an inspiring piece of work full of hope.

This is meant to be sad, depressing and worthless.

And I’ll forever carry the weight of you –

Worthy ‘Worthless’ Word

But today when I saw you on my friend’s DP, written in bold. I realised –

I’m not the only one and I’m not alone.

Love

Just another worthless guy

By Vineeth Dasari