It was always our joke
That I was your shadow
Somehow we were connected
And I couldn't just learn from your experiences
I had to see for myself.

But the last time,
I swore I wouldn't follow in your footsteps anymore.

You took it a step too far, and I just couldn't do it.
I finally ran out of endurance
To run the distances you ran
Seeking validation from anyone
Or anything.

But once again, I feel I am being sucked into
Yet another tragedy.

I somehow managed to stay innocent
And socially acceptable
And not let these things run my life...

Until now.
Now I find myself hiding again
From daylight, from strangers,
And from the people I should be running to.
Now I run the other way.
I guess I do have your endurance after all.