The Fight Within

The Fight Within

Everyday is a struggle between good and evil
Right and wrong
Each moment to be a decision for yah or nay
In or out
With every breath I long to scream for respite
Never a break in the constant battering of negative thoughts
I need to be true but I want to be nevermore
My mind pulling in polar opposites
Ripping and tearing my poor soul to shreds
Replacing and repairing to make again a whole
Only peace and love will enable my soul to mend
Why do I have to brawl when all I want is serenity
To live a life of normalcy and bliss
Why can’t I control the outcome or the odds
When will the cards be at last stacked in my favor
I want back control and sway over my mind, body and soul
I can’t keep fighting this endless battle
I need a breather before I subside and perish in the inner darkness
If I do not gather my strength and muster my self-respect
The demons shall triumph over me and I will be no more
I must strike out against the pessimist I don’t want to be
I will gather all my energy from every fiber of my being
And I will fight 
And I will win
Win the fight that rages within
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011


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Date: 1/20/2011 5:31:00 PM
powerful points here my friend
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Date: 1/20/2011 8:35:00 AM
that shows alot of passoin and fight it made me think alot
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Date: 1/20/2011 5:53:00 AM
I enjoyed reading your representation of the struggle from withing. Thank you!
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