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