Ascetic

I am rotting inside this uncracked shell
Spreading light but inside is hell
A constant race with no end in sight
Infinite urge like a parasite
Opaqued my eyes, cannot see the light

The greater the challenge
The sweeter the prize
Ascetic or driven?
Up to you to decide

It's your goals on which you emphasize
While your wellness you compromise
Don't be a martyr leaving things undone
On yourself don't roll the dice

Neurotic and anxious
There goes your redemption
The rising up tension
Was not your intention

Love thy neighbor like you love yourself
But its yourself you neglect

You're not a pawn in this game of chess
It's not a default to give in for less
You're not compelled to bear this cross
We're not prepared to endure this loss

The greater the challenge
The sweeter the prize
Ascetic or driven?
Up to you to decide

The greater the challenge (Neurotic and anxious)
The sweeter the prize (There goes your redemption)
Ascetic or driven (The rising up tension)
Up to you to decide