
I’m Fine (Legally Speaking)
_₋-=≡≣⩸⩷⏕⩷⩸≣≡=-₋_₋-=≡≣⩸⩷⏕⩷⩸≣≡=-₋_ I wake up stressed like it’s my job Clock says morning, brain says “run or drop” I don’t panic, I perform it Very polished, very corporate _₋-=≡≣⩸⩷⏕⩷⩸≣≡=-₋_₋-=≡≣⩸⩷⏕⩷⩸≣≡=-₋_ They say “breathe,” I say “from where?” My lungs are booked, try again next year _₋-=≡≣⩸⩷⏕⩷⩸≣≡=-₋_₋-=≡≣⩸⩷⏕⩷⩸≣≡=-₋_ I’m fine This is a warning smile Everything’s under control I just won’t specify how or why I’m safe For public viewing If I get quiet, don’t be alarmed That’s just me buffering something harmful _₋-=≡≣⩸⩷⏕⩷⩸≣≡=-₋_₋-=≡≣⩸⩷⏕⩷⩸≣≡=-₋_ I collect worst-case scenarios Like trading cards, alphabetical order I don’t overthink, I multitask Catastrophes queued up in my head, fast _₋-=≡≣⩸⩷⏕⩷⩸≣≡=-₋_₋-=≡≣⩸⩷⏕⩷⩸≣≡=-₋_ I don’t snap, I schedule it Very polite when I lose my grip _₋-=≡≣⩸⩷⏕⩷⩸≣≡=-₋_₋-=≡≣⩸⩷⏕⩷⩸≣≡=-₋_ I’m chill Legally speaking Heart’s loud but it’s not a crime Yet I’m good Don’t stand too close I might say something honest On accident If I relax, something bad might notice If I’m calm, the universe gets cocky So I stay tense, just in case You’re welcome. I’m holding reality in place. I’m fine… _₋-=≡≣⩸⩷⏕⩷⩸≣≡=-₋_₋-=≡≣⩸⩷⏕⩷⩸≣≡=-₋_ I’m fine, Please stop checking If this is a breakdown, it’s very well behaved If anxiety is a villain I’m the PR team and the hostage to _₋-=≡≣⩸⩷⏕⩷⩸≣≡=-₋_₋-=≡≣⩸⩷⏕⩷⩸≣≡=-₋_


