Hero To Zero

Understanding ain’t always easy.
It can take a lot to not turn sleazy.
Become a selfish arrogant fool.
Take it out when life won’t bow to you.

But sometimes you need to be the hero.
Even when you feel like a downtrodden zero.
For not every dice roll can be a win.
Just have to try all over again.

Making changes does take time.
Rush them and you could cross a line.
Cause more damage than you can fix.
Burn bridges until you’re cut off and isolated.

Then you will never be the hero.
End up stuck as a complete loner zero.
With every hand stacked against you.
Options left numbering few.

So don’t push hard or complicate.
Work smart but don’t be a git.
If you’re decent then good will come.
But if you’re the asshole then you’ll be up the creak without a paddle.
See if then you can navigate the rabble.
Survive the falls that lie up ahead.
Make it out without becoming another of the unnamed dead.