LYRIC FOR SALE

By Mefk

They said beware of the accolade that gilds and glosses,
Beware of the compliment that pride embosses,
Show humility when you’ve won it all,
For pride always comes before a fall.

They may bring flowers and talk for hours
About how you changed the world
They’ll tell you that at your feet defeat cowers,
And before you all your glories are unfurled.

And did you forget the sage advice
That many gave you upon your victory,
So many voices, just think twice
Before your valedictory.

When the day is done and all is said,
Are you proud of the way you soared?
Above the people whose blood you shed,
On the path to being adored.

Do you remember what you used to do?
Before the days of glory,
When fortunes rarely favoured you,
You’ve tried to forget that story.

Have you thanked the ones that sacrifice,
So much that you can flourish,
Have you even thought about them once or twice?
Those souls you used to cherish.

When the day is done and all is said,
Are you proud of the way you soared?
Above the people whose blood you shed,
On the path to being adored.

But it’s the little things that find you out,
The sins you tried to bury,
And no one will be left in doubt,
Of those secrets crass and glary.

Do you reflect upon those lessons learned?
Do you regret the sins and shame?
How do they shape past glories earned,
In your feverish quest for fame.

When the day is done and all is said,
Are you proud of the way you soared?
Above the people whose blood you shed,
On the path to being adored.