Coming Back Again
by Michael Doyle

In the killing school
I met my limits and won
That is life's only rule
To never be done - 

There's a storm inside
That burns like a fire
Somewhere beyond the walls of pride
It flows like a river of desire

Pushing further than my edge
To push further than possible
Walking myself beyond the ledge
And finding out that I was capable

Of moving beyond feelings like pain
While keeping my eyes on the prize
Blocking out all but the gain
Determined to greet the new sunrise

The most unpleasant fight
Will not be my end
As I move beyond the blackest night
And find myself coming back again

(c) November 17, 2023   Michael Doyle
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