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