there comes a time

there comes a time when

one starts causing more trouble

than one’s worth

there comes a time when

all you wake up to is hurt

there comes a time when each

loving word reminds you what you are about to lose

there comes a time when your future

is longer yours to choose

there comes a time when the end game fast approaches

and each of your bad mistakes broaches

a new fear, a new flood of tears

there come a time when to not be

may be better than being

there comes a time when to close one’s eyes

is better than seeing.