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breadwinner
pride is measured in dollars
i'm not measuring up
and these pants are just too big

lonely lines
surround aching eyes
white lies are piling
like dirty dishes in my sink

you're smiling
and he's smiling, stretched
across miles and milestones
and i haven't moved from this chair

tiny fingers and toes
baby steps
he's not walking yet
but he might be before i am

the screen is lit
light up his grin
reaching through unshed tears
and i'm tearing at unwashed threads

i wanted to give you home
but home is where the heart is
your heart is split, in another state
and my statements come in pink envelopes

older and experienced
my foundation should be stable
these walls should be safe for you
but the savings aren't there

man's worth
hearth provided
i'm failing this test
while you're the one looking for answers

sitting in shame
you're gracing me with love
disgrace would be better
a real better wouldn't take my odds

keep plugging
promoting, pitching
slinging my wares like a cheap tramp
talk is cheap and it's all I seem to do

pride goeth before
choose your battles
i started a battle on my own terms
the termination wasn't worth it

i'm sorry i'm letting you down.