The Middle Is Mine!

Some stories overrun a little
And we might be running short on time
We've miles to go
And what do you know
Closure is far down the line

Some stories end up in a pickle
Leaving the beginning far behind
So, what happens next?
Well, it's anyone's guess

It's the middle
And the middle is mine

This chapter settles in the middle—
Cozy in, 'cause I'll be your guide
To where subplots go wrong
In a forgettable song—

See the ripples the middle provides
Trust the middle
'Cause the middle is mine!

But watch the plot twist in the middle
Notice the band change its tune
Players swap out
And the jury is out
But there's no need to panic or swoon

Don't blow the whistle, 'cause
Changes are fickle
This sizzling June afternoon

Remember a time
Chapter one
Lots of sun
Lots of fun

Leave it behind—
It's time for
Not so fun
Right next to none
Don't jump the gun
Don't waste your time

I'm here to get you through the middle
Don't worry, I've been here before
You've got nothing to do?
Come and join in the queue!
When's the ending? Well, nobody's sure

But villains can sway in the middle
Sidekicks are craving a boon
It's the middle of the run—
Bring the understudies on!
Wait, it gets interesting soon

Don't blow the whistle
'Cause patience can whittle
This sizzling June afternoon

But some stories are born in the middle
Lingering on borrowed time

So before you flip through
Spare a minute or two—
For his riddle
His joke
His forced rhyme

If you blink for a second
You'll think it's the center
It's not—it's... the middle
Where you're only defined by
The tall one before you
The small one that saw you
Hand down what you wore
From the one that ignored you

So, take back the glory
And finish your story
But LEAVE ME THE MIDDLE!!!!!!!!
IT'S MINE!!!!!!!!!!!!
MINE!!!