Tug of War

& I keep pulling on this rope, burning the flesh and skin with the gripping of my hands, fully knowing you're way stronger than I am. I have my knees sinking into the dirt, and have lost every ounce of dignity. But you keep pulling on too, with your strength tenfold mine. There is no winning this war. I will fall if the rope reaches my end, and I will fall if I let go. Because I''ve burnt my flesh and skin, with knees sunk into the dirt, I know regardless, I will fall.