once the darkness starts to rise in me,
there is no stopping the onslaught
when all positivity and hope are replaced,
with the neverending shadow
it can feel like there is no way out,
there is no way to escape the fog
the smog that keeps you weighed down,
the grease and tar that coats you
sink or swim, fight or give in,
sink or swim, fight or give in
the options run through your mind,
when you're losing all hope
it's easier to throw that towel in,
to give up the fight and leave the ring
*
once the darkness starts to rise,
though,
you can start fighting against it
even when the battle is lost,
the war can still be won -
fight for the light
smog in time can clear,
when pollution is reduced
and fresh air introduced
It takes effort, yes, but is worth it.
wallowing loses its novelty quickly
get outside, into the light,
show the dark,
you know what it wants
but
it will never get you
not fully, if you fight it
refresh yourself
and wash the grease and tar off your weary body
never give up and give in,
the battle may be lost,
but the war you can win
*
Thanks for reading!
The battle may be lost, but the war you can win.
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Paul Stewart
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Comments (10)
Found this from Grz’s story, and I have to say it is incredible. What an amazing message conveyed so beautifully! Thanks for sharing Paul!
I'm so happy Grz linked to this! I know I have missed a few of yours in times of absence. This is a powerful piece, pal! Your words here are massively encouraging and impactful! Thank you for always being raw with us— it's so admirable!
The message in this poem is so true, Paul. And the imagery is spot on.
A superb message here Paul! 😃 Kudos, and thanks for sharing!!
The war can still be won although the battle has been lost. That was so deep Sir Paul! Loved your poem! 🍩🥐
Thank you for writing this, Paul. Reading some of the comments below from people who have come to mean a lot to me, these words of yours are a welcome encouragement.
Some much needed encouragement right now, things have not been great. Thank you :)
Thank you Paul. I’m fighting a fight right now and your expressive and on target poem have given me some umph and courage. “ the battle may be lost, but the war you can win”
So true "the battle may be lost, but the war you can win." ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Many hearts for this one. There are so many people struggling right now. Your poem can be a gift to them ❤️
When I played Battlefront 2, they would say that when you'd lose. “We may have lost this battle, but the war is still on” That never left me. ❤️ fight the good fight