You just can’t understand
the pressure
the expectation
everyone claiming you
wanting a piece of you
the Jews claim me
as one of theirs own
but you know how
that all ended up
and the Christians
think they’re all doing things
in my name
the Muslims call me
a prophet
but still subordinate me
the Buddhists draw parallels
and come closer than most
and the atheists love me
because they find their strongest arguments
in my weakest followers
I’m tired of being everyone’s
raison d’etre
it’s lonely
being the leader of it all
does anyone just say
“here’s a beautiful rose
I grew for you”
“listen to this song
your story inspired”
“do you need someone
to talk to, Jesus?”
I’m tired of everyone asking me for stuff
using me
can’t someone just get over themselves
and their crippling insecurity
long enough
to just sit by my side
and keep me company
just like any other friend
would do.