Here to stay

You win world, I give in!

I try to stand, you push violently harder
I'm winded, I'm hurting, the darkness calls.
Your force is savage, my spirt is weak
I am done fighting, I give in, you win.
I hope you are happy now.

Hush now, listen,  begone you!
See? I'm up again, this fight is far from over.
I have been down this path, its familiar
Hard as you will, I won't. It's all coming back
The end of this tunnel is dark, tumultuous and horrific
If this is your gift, I reject, return to sender!

Your notorious pattern is one I recognize
Hopelessness, helplessness, craving an end
I remember this, I remember you, I remember me
You forgot who I am, for a time, I did too.
I am a builder, I am a believer, I am powerful
Say my name! You will respect me or rue



You need me as much as I need you
It's possible,  I might a little more
Quit your beating, my soul is a fighter
I'd get back again and push right back
I'd scream, I'd claw, I'd come at you in rage
I've earned my keep, now make your peace.