It Never Ceases

With varying degrees of intensity, my internal war rages on. Freedom of choice vs. obligation to others, a conflict that’s been fought since time’s dawn. The battle requires a decision to be made that personal responsibility must mediate. Choosing a position to take is juxtaposed to choosing a position to abdicate. The skirmish renews each morning, since the tempest percolates whilst I sleep. There’s no option that involves fleeing because the repercussion would echo too deep. I long for a palatable solution, which could usher in welcomed peace. But my internal war will continue raging on, 'til I find an existential release.