A gentle note: This poem explores themes of sadness and past mistakes. Please be advised.
The world moved on long ago
I’m still too far behind
Why am I still like this, though?
I’m honestly not fine
My gentle smile’s just for show
My fuel’s in decline
Is time moving fast or slow?
I’m honestly not fine
The world has forgiven me
But I still feel maligned
I can’t move on and be free
I’m honestly not fine
My heart is in constant ache
The sun still couldn’t shine
I’m still stuck with my mistakes
I’m honestly not fine
Header image: Simon Robben of Pexels. Edited in Adobe Photoshop 2025.
The Diary of The Deranged Writer 