rejection

stuck

waist-deep

in

despond

sinking

slowly

into

slumber’s embrace

can’t

wake

move

breathe

feel

live

how can i

prove i’m

good enough

won’t you

let

me show

you

it could

be

brilliant

amazing

ingenious

razor-witted

but no

you say

too young

too

young

go away

what if

i say

please?