The Truth

Don't think of it that we're leaving
Think of it as a new start
A race we all begun
One of which we all play a part

Although some don't make it to the end
Their bruises cause them pain
Their tired, broken body's
Give up before the end

Don't you see they tried their hardest
They pushed along half way
But once they reached that marker
They saw how much further it will take

Everyone cheered for those who were doing better
They ignored the ones not quite there
Their stares silently told them they were a failure
They didn't want to continue, yet they thought it was only fair

They kept on pushing on, soon they seemed to be catching up
But they were still slightly behind, so no one cheered them on
They turned their head from side to side
Saw the others pass them by

They begun to slow down again
Soon enough they stopped
They others trampled over them
So they never made it to the top

But don't think of them giving up
Think of how far they got

They tried their hardest to make it to the end
But don't you see, how could they make it without a friend

One that could see their struggle
And help them to that finish line

Someone who could see the pain they were hiding
While pushing on to win that race

If only we all had one
That could see the pain we hide

Then maybe some wouldn't leave
That spot you save, by your side