Pride

Growing up, I was free of you
I didn’t know you, I didn’t care to
You always had a bad rep.
In your direction, we were afraid to step

We grew older, we knew more
We had to be smart, had to be sure
We stood up straight, glint in our eye
Led by example, modesty had died

You led me to believe that I can!
Taught me to know that failure be damned
I should step out on to the ledge
I should take my limits past the edge

I love you – you make me strong
I love you – you make me right
But our love is clearly wrong
Of the Good Path, I lose sight

I forget myself, I forget my seeds
I think I’m too good, hardier than wood
I can’t be touched, can’t be reached
I’d lower myself… if I could

If I could, I’d push you away
Yet a part of me wants you to stay
I need you here to hold me up
But for my sake, I shall lock you up

Join your friend “Wrath”, I knew him well too
He was my ally, I shunned him too
Take your place by his side
I reject you too! Goodbye “Pride”

Sunday, February 19th 2006