Pedestals

 Pedestals

Pedestals are dangerous places
The view is cloyingly sweet
But when you build them yourself
They crumble beneath your feet

It’s hard to remember your place
When you don’t believe in the rules
It’s hard to value your allies
When you think them nothing but fools

Remember where you came from
Saints are rarely beloved
Telling truths is rarely honored
So keep calm and keep your head.

Apart

How I wish you were here
To keep away the fright
This decision isn't easy. This burden isn't light.

When the world seems weary
And pain blossoms bright
This decision isn't easy. This burden isn't light.

I'd sign away our future
To end my current plight
This decision isn't easy. This burden isn't light.

Will you come to hate me?
Will the pattern turn out right?
My decision isn't easy. Your burden isn't light.

Partner piece to this

The Air I Breathe

I would turn you away

Even if you begged

I’m not worthy of your estimation

I’m not really even worthy of a thought

Time wasted on me could be better spent

Telling tales of days gone by,

Bringing the future to life,

Learning of wonders yet to be

Because I will NEVER be worthy of you.

I may not be smart, or pretty or talented

But of this I am certain with all my crushed being,

I am barely worth the air I breathe

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