Stand and fight or take off in flight
Is this my personal right?
Would it matter if I was no more?
Lifeless like driftwood on the sandy shore
My body shakes with terrifying panic
Imminent attack my heart beats gigantic
In me does anyone believe?
Or is it the way I perceive
Does it take courage to fight?
Or would it be easier soaring in flight
Fighting negative thoughts in my mind
My strength absent, I’m flying blind
Even in my dreams I can no longer see
Doubting will I ever make it through all the debris
I struggle to breathe
My mind in conflict it so wants to leave
Of my life I feel cheated
Body crushed broken defeated
As I crash and burn I strain to see the light
Intestinal fortitude apply insight
In my reflection I stop and stare
Gasping as my lungs expand with air
My subconscious screaming from afar
Focus and realise who you are
When you think you just can’t get up one last time
Recover strength from deep within your heart and climb
Stand tall, place footprints in the sand
Faithful to myself I must stand
In me and mine I will not quit
One day at a time bit by bit
Chisel that driftwood into shape
My vision is mine alone to create
In myself I must believe
Body and soul not to deceive
I make a conscious choice to stand and fight
Dreaming of the day I will glide triumphant in flight.