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Fight Or Flight

Fight or flight?
My body enquires
No, I laugh
I've just woken up

Do you need me now?
My body presses 
No, I explain
I’m just off to work

I'm sure you need me
My body insists 
No, I assure
I'm just with a friend 

You must need a hand 
My body decides
No! I argue
I'm just driving home 

Don't ignore me forever
My body threatens 
No? I whisper
I just want to relax

I'm here, I'm ready
My body compels 
No! I cry
I just want to sleep



Good morning, sunshine
You look tired today
But, no fear
I'm here again 

The shake of your fingers
The race of your heart
The blood pulsing, forcing
Itself through your veins 
The quiver of your voice
The sickness in your stomach
The restlessness
Insatiable
I'm here again
I'm raring to go

Please, no, I beg
I'm just trying to live

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