Unfurled

Some days I fight the good battle

and others I accede in defeat

But always to know I will rise again

There are times when I am

Overcome with fear

wondering if I can do anything

at all

but ultimately I know

that my fears are unfounded

and if I face every fear

with my soul unfurled

it will recede into the darkness

because I am stronger

than my own doubts

and I can triumph

over it all

I am happy to be myself

even without your love

maybe I never had your love

perhaps I never needed it at all

For I can stand

on my own two feet

and not fall

and you are lovely and all

but maybe I am meant to be alone

in a sense aren't we all alone

anyway

and you can be my friend

but you would never understand

the battles I have faced

the things I've seen

the fears I've overcome

to hold back the tears

when feeling worthless

all the while knowing

it is untrue

and I want a love

that can let me be

strong and weak

and listen when I cannot

speak

ily, 2005