Climb that ladder darlin
Let them know who's boss
Complete all expectations
Take all the money.

Do all the extras
Assist the other crews
Grind and exhaust yourself
It will all be worth it.

Welcome home
You're tired and can't be bothered
Crawl into a ball and sleep
You've only got 3 days.

I miss you and you say you miss me
But all you talk about is work
I ask you how your day was
So, we at least talk.

I see your kids
They ask how you are
I say "she's fine"
But, I don't really know.

You see people in town
You know them from work
You say hello and have a talk
And I stand there, awkwardly.

I've been here over 20 years
You've been here for 3
This was my home, but now
It seems, it's yours.

Maybe, you can have it
Maybe,  I should move on
But, I am stuck with anxiety and depression
So I'll just stand there, awkwardly.

You've never had this presence
This power of knowing the system
The strength of knowing your area
And the respect that comes with it.

I feel, you have outgrown me
Your niche knowledge and strength
I am just a feeble contractor
Working for the man, not the entity.

It won't surprise me
If you move on and leave
You're welcome for the exposure
I apologise for the grief.

Thankyou for being my first kiss
My first love
I hope you find happiness
With a man stronger than I.

Please keep all the moments
Do not regret our time
I killed myself bringing you to me
I should've went to you.

I offered you the bone
You ate the entire pack.