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Take It To the Pens

I'm fighting a war but I'm at peace when I take it to the pens 
When you go through tough times as a boy, you're supposed to make it out as men
You need to go to church to escape from all your sins
But I'll find my redemption when I take it to the pens

I've been down and out for a while but now I'm rising up
I fell out of love with poetry for a while, but now I've got the writing touch 
I was swimming with the sharks, now I'm having a bite for lunch 
Depression had me in the corner, I had to become Mike Tyson to strike a punch

I move the pen slow but I write fast
Making the pad bleed as nights pass
I made it through storms where some people would have died at
As long as I get back up from every fall I can't have my pride snatched

This world will leave you chewed up and spat out like bubblegum
I just dealt with an issue now I'm going through another one
How can you count me out when you see what I've recovered from?
I write what's on my mind and there isn't an issue I stutter on

I'm fighting a war but I'm at peace when I take it to the pens
When you go through tough times as a boy, you're supposed to make it out as men
You need to go to church to escape from all your sins
I'll find my redemption when I take it to the pens

Copyright © Alex Duffy | Year Posted 2018

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Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 10/25/2018 12:57:00 PM Hello Alex, we all go through tough times sooner or later. I sense that you are strong and can get through this rough time. have a nice day my friend. Login to Reply Alex Duffy Date: 11/4/2018 1:27:00 PM Thank you it means a lot, I'll find the strength to get through the rough times, thank you so much, hope you have a nice day too :)