Backseat

I have this recurring nightmare

that I am trying to drive a car

from the backseat.

 

Maybe it's a metaphor

for my lack of control.

 

I have an OCD soul,

perfectionism

courses through my veins. 

 

I want to run

every aspect of my life,

even the things 

I have no power over. 

 

This causes trouble

in my relationships

and in my own

emotional well-being.

 

Maybe it would be 

good if I took

the backseat

every once in a while.

Author's Notes/Comments: 

Inspired by: "Sad Forever" by Lauv

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