Success

You remind me
of something unspeakable
inevitable
lonely
but driven
the pressure to perform
to uphold
to never disappoint
to always win

Its a burden
as much as it is a gift
there are rich rewards
but devastating costs
noone seems aware
of the price
of the heavy debt
excellence requires you pay

You remind me
of something
I carried, toted
on my back
in my heart
pushing and pushing
driving and crushing
when success is not just an option
but an expected outcome
and those all around demand it
yet remain oblivious to
the
real price
that only you pay