At Both Ends

The star that shines brightest
Burns out twice as fast
If your not in first place 
You might as well be last

In a dead sprint to the line
Like a candle burning at both ends
Only a heart that's been broken
Is aware what it takes to mend

This is not the end of my story
It is only the beginning
How many losses do I have to take
Before this feels like I can start wining 

I feel stuck in a downward spiral
In a tailspin losing all control
And with every shot at clarity
It feels I chip away at my soul

I am just confused by life
I try to understand
But every answer I uncover
Brings me closer to the end

This is me, and my words will carry on
I will not let this world break me
I will continue to burn the midnight oil
And I guess I'll just go where life takes me

I just would like to know
If my work makes a difference
I would like something to show
Before I've gone the distance

For those of you reading
I will be just fine
This is just an entry
Into my rather complicated mind

By LukeCoomer (c)