Brave, But Brittle...

Whispers didn't stop me from hearing it. Make it stop.
Thick skin never stopped me from feeling it:
'Maybe there's reason you haven't made it yet…'

We're brave but brittle so savor the little time that you shine.
We choose...

Hard luck never stopped me from taking risks. Never stop.
Fought back with free thought and English Lit.
"You're just one more habit I have to kick.?

Strip back the details and it comes down to 2 or 3
telling moments when I knew it was you or me.
Pointing fingers at each other so easily...