Only So Many Times

There are only so many times
Someone can be refused the love they need.

There are only so many doors
Someone can have slammed in their face.

There are only so many names
Someone can take being called.

There are only so many strikes
Someones poor beaten body can withstand.

There are only so many times
Someone can lay with a sword on their bed.

There are only so many nights
Someone can go without precious sleep.

There are only so many cups of coffee
Someone can drink to stay awake through the day.

There are only so many things
Someone can give up for someone else's sake.

Before its
Too little
Too late
Too bad
So sad

Because there are only so many times
They can stand to wake up in the morning
And wonder if things will ever change.