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I feel like breaking even
I'm tired of smearing lipstick
On another
And then apply more for his brother

I feel like breaking even
My Midas touch is leaving me with surplus
And I keep stumbling over all my riches
Time to throw the rest in gold encrusted ditches

I feel like breaking even
The soreness is too much to bear
But the reward is always there
Dangling half an inch beyond my reach

I feel like breaking even
Granting courage to others in public
And cowering when told to "Shove it"
Words are everything and nothing evermore

I feel like breaking even
Tell you it's fine to cross the line
But I'll only let you risk yourself because your life's not mine
My benign heart and cruel intentions combined with your optimism

I feel like breaking even
Create an equilibrium that makes sense
Destroying each self-established fence
Pay for the things they say can't be recompensed

I feel like breaking even

Author's note... since this was made by me: This poem has everything to do with hypocrisy and expectations.