Circles

questioning self imposed metrics
searching for peace in the liminal space
between expectation and self definition 
how long does clarity last before doubt creeps back in
who told me I'm running out of time
and why do I believe them
attempting to dismantle 
the false premise 
of linear timelines
but if there's closure in this
she isn't pretty 
no 
through this lens
I see shiny things breaking promises
and at the end of the day
by nature
I'm the problem