Quiet Anticipation

How are you feeling now? -- you may be quiet and sitting in that corner
But deep inside I know you're full of pride
The hardest of times are upon us, especially with the shit you attract
And the women that still seem attached to me, it's hard to react
Calm and collected like we both have each other's backs
Reminding one's self that we can make up for what the other lacks...

Be it strength to not return a call back
Or the ability to see past what lies they tell just so they have time to relapse
Maybe that's why we connect
Be each other's pillar when the foundation starts to crumble --
Stay hearty, but humbled...
Write them off a couple checks
Prey they leave the predator alone until they find some BODY else

In the meantime I grow more fond of you in every aspect
The tone of your voice, the way you use it, your lack of malice
Your repetition on practice, your intelligent outlooks
Your courage to fight me on something you don't agree with in full
Some would call me a fool, because we all know nice guys finish in the back
So why even run toward the goal when the flintlock sounds if I'll be finishing in last?