Acceptance

This abyss that threatens to swallow us
constantly comparing stories, experiences
     ideas
uncertain as to whether you're good enough
It's so easy to hate, especially on ourselves
     Practically encouraged
Acceptance in something earned
     Who decided that?
Those standards don't gel with our minds which cut through anything (including us)
slicing bullshit, burning with intolerance
Indignant that we should be put in this position
It's turning itself inside out
     hiding behind that convenient word Crazy
You yearn for understanding yet cling to the maze, the reputation it gives
The safety of this whirlwind
We're exhibitionists, there's no denying that
So you expose yourself again and again
     giving your soul in the hopes that something sticks
All you want is something to show for it -
and they label you Hyperbole.