To The Younger Me

[Jil Amoranto]

To the younger me —
I think it's best if you haven't survived.
The world you've grown up with is dying.
The people around you are cruel.
The society you are living in is chaotic.


I think it's best if you haven't survived.
The system you were born with is unfair.
People who strive hard often get less than those who idle the most.
Most people support you and give you a round of applause,
But they actually don't want you to succeed in life.


I think it's best if you haven't survived.
You wouldn't like it to be here.
Every single day is a battle between life and death.
Every day is a battle of fears and tears.
Everybody is on survival —


I think it's best if you haven't survived.
Everybody is on survival —
Time is very crucial.
Sometimes an hour is too long,
But most of the time, an eight hour shift is not enough.


To the younger me,
The life you've lived is quite so hard.
So, I think it's best if you haven't survived.
If you'll only wish to bid goodbye at thirty-five.