Taking It to War

Battle of What Is


Ripped apart by feelings undefined
Knowing the vulnerability and pain that transpires
Yet I do it
Because it is what is me

That steely grey haze
That permeates and lifts me
Knowing that I am there with them
For them

Support
Seen and unseen

Looking past everything
I see cleanly what is underneath

Once more
Unto the Breach
Standing in the gap for someone else’s life being

Against them I see
I act not to battle them
But to fight their own fearful stupidity

Blades
Daggers
Bullets and attacks

Standing
Hands open
Allowing
Braced against the combative attacks
Knowing the true reasons they coming at me

Tired
Weary
I know I want it all to end
To know that I am appreciated for what it is I am

Wondering sometimes
When will I get a break in this plan
Can I get that supporting hand
Let my guard down for just a moment
Give my mind a quick vacation
Man

Still I won’t whine
Nor will I offer up the internal tears that are cried
Weakness is what I cannot allow to shine
Too many people depend on me
There is no time for a weakened me

Dress the wounds
Beat back the fatigue
The one man army
Once again needed
Especially when they won’t realize it

Powering up
Fight the good fight
Don’t give up

With just my luck
I will finally rest
And one of these times lose the battle of love
Join the ranks of cannon fodder and casualty counts

Just let me rest
So I can settle down

My battle still hasn’t begun


From the Chocolatezeus collection 11/12/06 ©