i have tried

i would make the shittiest night light ever

because all i want to do is go out

i don't want to shine for you

i don't even want to try

because i would be the kind of night light

that flickers as you walk past

right when you need me the most

and you would see the ugly shadows i create

when i let my imperfections get the best of me

and my light would be that dimmer sort of yellow

that makes everything look eerie

and in the night i'm sure you'd rather have someone bright

to keep you safe on 3am trips to the bathroom

maybe with me you'll fall and break your neck

i'm kind of careless like that

and sometimes even though i convince myself that i am trying

i know deep down that i am not

i have no excuse, i don't even run on batteries really

i am constantly plugged in

and still i cannot do it

so in the end you're really better off buying a new night light

because it would be safer for you

and it would cost you less

and who the fuck feels sorry for the night light

except the night light itself

who is mostly just sorry for you.