College Life

College Life

I’m tired of the college life-

stuck in the books,

with my schedule in crumbs at my feet.

I long to walk across that stage,

take hold of my diploma,

and turn the next page.

I miss the balance I briefly achieved,

but now it feels like I’ve been thieved

of the carefully measured highs and lows.

Expectations keep stabbing my toes.

Fear and anxiety are alive and well-

I’m trying not to fall

into that black hole of hell.