Millennial Girl

Once in a while I wish I could run a mile away
Far from attachments
They have only brought me tears and pain
Yet no advancement

So I strive, I strive, I strive
For perfection every time
But see no purpose
And I buy , I buy, I buy
Hip, cool stuff I see online
To scratch the surface

Once in a while I wish I could say "I slay"
Like on the TV
But then I don't know what does that even mean
New slang is silly
They say if my hair I braid I will look "on fleek"
I say ok
They say if I lose 50 pounds, I will look pretty
For my "bae"

But I feel so empty
My heart is skipping beats
My family and friends
Say I live on the edge

So I strive, I strive, I strive
For perfection every time
But see no purpose
And I buy , I buy, I buy
Hip, cool stuff I see online
To scratch the surface