carving words

all i want you to know

is that i've been here before

stuck at the bottom

i've tasted the floor

always the last in line

patiently waiting for my turn to shine

but it never comes

they say

what's the sun without a little rain?

you know they love to say

anything to make you feel at ease

and not as worthless but. if i gave you all i had

would it be enough?

all i ask is for a fighting chance

i've lost too much sleep over things i can't change

and it's wearing me down

from the inside out

these tired eyes have seen brighter days

sure

time will heal the wounds

but the scars remain

for everyone to see a common ground for

the strong and the weak but the difference between

dying on your feet and living on your knees

they say what's the sun without a little rain?

but it's been pouring for days

i've seen it wash away better men than me

but i still remain

i gave you all i had

i've lost too much sleep over things i can't change

and it's wearing me down

from the inside out

these tired eyes have seen brighter days

sure

time will heal the wounds

but the scars remain

i've been breaking my back

just scraping by

all on a whim and a preyer

that you will take me in

and hear me out

look me in the eyes

it might just save me from burning out

i've lost too much sleep over things i can't change

and it's wearing me down

from the inside out

these tired eyes have seen brighter days

sure

time will heal the wounds

but the scars remain

i've been breaking my back

just scraping by

all on a whim and a preyer

that you will take me in

and hear me out