Insane - By: Taryn Hutchings

A million thoughts race through my head

And all I want to do is cry in my bed

I hope to die, but can’t really explain why

I’m in a constant state of pain

And how I want to see that bloodstain

Fuck this and fuck that

Wanna be Better but I fall flat

Disappointing everyone

They won’t say it but I can tell

They walk around like im a bombshell

Waiting for the explosion

Or maybe the implosion

Just keep going - is what I used to tell myself

It’s what you have to say when lying to yourself

One step forward

No it’s really three steps back

Just a reminder of everything I lack

I hate myself. I hate my brain.

I seriously feel like I’m going insane

Please give a detailed explanation about the meaning and main idea of this poem.

This poem is about my emotions towards my brain. I feel like I am crazy sometimes and hate myself.

I hope people can relate to this poem

Please explain your writing and thought process regarding this poem.

I write a line, and then come up with a word that rhymes with it, then continue on.

I pick a topic that I feel very emotional about, as the words tend to flow better then.

Why did you choose to write this poem?

I wrote this poem as an outlet for my anger towards myself. I needed a positive coping strategy that actually worked and I found poetry to be the one I need.

Do you have any tips or anything to share with the youth writers who may be reading this?

Channel your emotions - they are the most meaningful part of a poem and will connect the reader to your experience.