Stakes

It takes the span of a breath for castles to fall,

to turn to ruins that gather nothing but appal

I'd pillar alone the weight of the crumbling wall

but how long, with a love so deep for a heart so small?

Its a shame that must smear our countenance with disgrace

How the words we once exchanged have now left no trace

Looks for refuge, who'd once sworn to be my brace

Now the one who carves a bigger bruise would be the one that wins the race

A spell before you took a step, would you ever think twice?

When the stakes get too high , must you roll the dice?

As you walked away with the laurels, I battled to pay the price

As you cherish your complacence, I find home in my disguise