I fail

When you said that I fail every time,

I knew in the moment that you were just mad.

But I couldn't help thinking about how right you were.

I've trusted people I knew all along

were only going to bring me down.

I've loved people I shouldn't have, I still do.

And some people, I just can't let go of.

I forgive,

even when the situation doesn't call for it.

I hope,

even though I know I'm setting myself up for diappointment.

And I don't do the best in school,

because sometimes deadlines and pressure

cause panic attacks.

When you said that I fail all the time,

I knew you were right.

But that doesn't make it hurt less,

especially coming from you.