Lineless

The shiftbox is red
Am I being used?
I know where I am
So far past confused

You tell me to slow
Then throw the green flag
I can’t take this game
Of emotional tag

I’ve gone through the gears
Up and then back
It’s simply too taxing
This relentless attack

In need of repair
I start to come in
But you’ve taken the line
Already so thin

The limit’s now gone
Don’t know where to go
I don’t know where to turn
Don’t know where to slow

I’m coughing up smoke
Pressed against the wall
Much more of this and
I know I will fall

So should I keep hope
Even with no line
I’m screaming in pain
‘Cause things are not fine