Not to Stay

I say: sweetie you've hit rock bottom
It is time for your eyes to point up
The descent is fast and
You ascend so slow
But the mountains in your view
Don't need to be moved
Just climb them steady

She replies: I feel the weight of the world on me
I want to get to real land
As fast as I can
I can do it, I think I can
Everyone says they're rooting for me
Yet they're placing their bets
I won't win
They say I'll just be back
Down here in the end

I say: listen love there are no short cuts
Try to skip a step
And you'll lose your footing
All progress will slip away
Ignore the words of those who doubt you
You are stronger than hate

She replies: I didn't even know I was spiraling
Until I lost all sunlight
In the beginning it was carefree fun
I never meant to hurt anyone
But I guess that this isn't the movies
And nothing works in the end

I say: I know the fall down was multicolored
Beauty wrapped in bliss
And you didn't think it'd be such a mess
Hold onto love and you'll find a way
This isn't where yo'ure meant to stay

There is no reply and no face in my eye's line
It all happened so fast
She took a breath
It was her last
And isn't it ironic how words laced
In the best intentions
Make the rocks give away
She took a leap
From her place not to stay
She took a leap
And landed without a heart beat.