Ding ding ding
Ding ding ding
The bell does ring
Another round
What's that buzzing sound
Open my eyes
Dark skies
So many why's
Trying to last the round
My hands feel bound
With a left life hits me hard
I stagger clearly jarred
Tucking in my chin
I know I can't win
But I just can't give in
I take a wicked right
Day turns to night
Life knocks me to a knee
My vision starts to flee
Getting so hard to see
I shake my head
Don't want to get out of bed
But I must
In me I trust
Standing straight
Not feeling so great
But I was on my feet
Not yet ready to admit defeat
Battered
Tattered
Not so graceful is my dance
But I took a chance
Fought back
Life's attack
Worn
Torn
But for this I was born
The attack I withstood
I knew I could
Strength comes from the battle within
Someday I may win
But till then
I can't give in
Refuse to bow
Don't know how
Fight all day
That's my way
Just to go to sleep
Weep
And all night
I continue this fight
Trying to keep my light
Tired beyond all
But refuse to fall
Eyes so red
I go to bed
I dream
Wake up and scream
How long can I last
I'm getting old so fast
Madness
From all the sadness
Left somewhere behind
Wish that I could find
Peace of mind
Continue this fight
Till dawns early light
I wake up and see
My demons followed me
In the morning when I wake
It is just another take
My soul starts to bend
There is no end
Sometimes I sleep
Hear me weep
I'm in to deep
Copyright © William P. Harris | Year Posted 2023
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