Struggle
every day is a struggle
to escape its luring colors
and prying eyes
every day is a chance
to distance himself
from the world around him
every day is a contract
for the poster boys
to show their mettle
every day is a mess
of undone tasks
and unforeseen calamities
every day is a battle
between the world between the ears
and the world around them
every day is a challenge
for uncovering the truth
beneath layers of provocations
every day is a test
of patience and attention
or the lack thereof
every day is a realization
of him losing grip over his reality
to theirs