Bottomless Bucket

Trying to not undervalue your achievements,

But when you see someone else's success,

You feel pressed for no reason,

Insecure in your own progression,

Like a bucket with no bottom,

Water goes through it,

Like an endless stream of intrusive emotions,

The comparison is like setting fire to your dreams,

By placing them into someone else's standards,

It's tiring,

Your stomach muscles are tightening,

Because your cortisol is rising,

All because of comparison,

Your story may take more time,

But it's your journey and life,

Don't be the bucket that can't carry water,

With that said,

Focus on using your emotions to go further,

Not live in the shadow of someone else's character.