enough?

I gave my all and they asked for more

Opened up, now i lock the door

Every “yes” felt like a war

Every smile left my spirit sore

I dress in gold, still feelin' rust

They say “you’re next,” i just adjust

Jump through hoops, earn fake applause

But every win still feels unjust

They said, "be big." i grew and cracked

Said "be real," now they want me back

Smaller, safer, not so black

Not so loud, not so, that

Scrollin’ past a thousand lives

Comparing pain with pixel lies

They shine like suns, i dim my light

My best ain't theirs, guess i ain’t right

How much more until i’m seen?

How much less ‘til i’m at peace?

How do i stretch just to belong

But not snap off like a broken piece?

What's the price of bein’ me?

Is my truth too loud to be free?

Enough?