Sink or Swim

It's written in your reflection,
It shows on your complexion.
Dreams are a lost cause,
Sleep is a mere waking pause.

No longer are you a slave,
You are allowed to misbehave.
Seize the chance to rise above,
Everything you've been thinking of.

The seconds are ticking away,
You don't know if you're gonna stay.
Choices need to be made,
Leave it for yet another day.

Now you've lost your grip,
Now you're beginning to trip.
Just when you thought you were winning,
And the world just keeps on spinning.