this is the end,
I fear
it’s not you, my dear
I can’t clean out the mess up here
everything remains
remains the same
I’m sick,
deranged
a weakened chain
you don’t need my pain
or my complaints
while I collapse and circle the drain

this is the end,
I fear
let me be clear
I’m too far gone
to reel back here
my stone shoulders can’t be raised to the pier
I wouldn’t blame you
or hate you
if you cast me back to sea
you can let go of me

this is the end,
I fear
just let me disappear
make me vapor
in the desert heat
surrender is not defeat
I cut my loss and recognize
what I see in the mirror
is my final boss