Fainting Goat

Noah stared out the window of his house at the beautiful beach before him. Gentle waves brushed the shore, dragging sand away when they left. The sky overhead was blue and clear, and the soft scent of saltwater filled the air.

Do you know what it feels like to just float around, not living life?

Especially when a million people just push you down.

Pressure builds, and you just want to scream in agony.

Repressed emotions fight to the surface.

A winding trail.

A gentle breeze.

Flowers bloom.

My smile blossoms.

A hike into the unknown

is just what I need

to clear my head

and heal my heart.

I'll climb and climb

Why?

One word. One question. So many answers.

Why?

I don't know. Maybe because my brain doesn't work right.

Why?

I don't know. Maybe because I can't control my body.

Why?

I think bias is ingrained in humans. No one can escape it. Personally, I have to deal with bias all the time. Between being disabled, being goth, and being queer, a lot of people make assumptions about me.

I was in health class, and we were doing a group activity. In my group, there was a girl who had been teasing me the day before. I was weary of her, but decided to give her a second chance. I almost wish I hadn't.