There is no such thing as high functioning
Or low functioning
There is only pretending
Or can’t pretend.
There is only “productive” or “not productive”
There is only commodity or consumer.
There is no such thing as high functioning
Just tightened chests in an office
Or a classroom
And quiet calls to therapists because your wrists are burning today
There is only “You look great”
Or “get better”
And “I never knew”
Or “Stay Away.”
There is no such thing as high functioning
Or low functioning
Just a bunch of coils
Deciding to live today.
