Winning the Battle

Familiar territory
Lies beneath my feet
Sickening scenery
Appearing, no longer discreet

Laughter has subsided
The heart has fallen
No wrongs have been righted
Everything is still undone

The grey clouds hover
Tempting to roll in
Searching for some cover
Once the rain pours in

No cover is in sight
Sucking in the air
Going to be a tough fight
Dealing with my own fear

Familiar territory
Has to be turned around
The sickening scenery
Always tears me down

Bring back the laughter
The smile to my face
It’s all that I’m after
Just some sun in my space

The fear pulls me deep into
The eye of the storm
Alone here without you
I have to be calm

Head on I’ll fight it all
Alone I’ll weep - afraid
I’ll knock down that wall
Be proud that I stayed

Bravery will win this battle
My heart can pull through
The territory doesn’t matter
It’s something I must do

Familiar territory has advantages
I know the trail to well
It’s something I can truly manage
A tale I’ll live to tell…

© JLK – ..4/13/09..