I was born the backup plan

I am the
backup plan.
It doesn't always
feel good.
But I have
learned to fool
myself.
Fool myself
that you really
want to be with me.
Its a talent I have.
To overlook the
bad.
To just find a
positive.
Do you think its
healthy for me?
Being the substitute
has been my role.
Painful.
Wanting to be
the first choice
of something
of someone.
I do not think
its ever happened.
I have been in
this place my whole
life and it hurts.
I am called
When you are bored
scared and lonely.
after you hang out
with the guys.
When your wife
is gone.
when your girlfriend
leaves town.
When your kids are
gone.
When you are lonely.
I am the backup plan.
Do you know how lonely
I am?
Can you feel it.
I am a master at
covering it up.
People use me
everyday to ease
their pain.
Maybe I was born
for this role.
But I am exhausted
being the back up plan.
I am used
I am tired.
Do you not see my heart?
Can you not give back?
When you look at me
what is it about me
that makes it easy
for you to use me?
Just set me free...
quit being selfish
and
Set
Me
Free.