Fray

It is late, in the midst of devastation,

Full of hate, full of bloody lacerations,

Defying fate, I lunge in desperation.

Yet he evades, despite my frustration.

No delays, I can’t last much longer.

In this fray, my adversary is stronger.

In this place, resilient in this struggle,

I see his face, the source of my troubles.

Setting pace, I rush at him with force.

With grace, like the speed of a horse,

I fight back, striking him with no remorse.

I press the attack, fighting with no recourse.

Blow after blow, I deliver him a beating.

My stamina’s low, my hands are bleeding.

The air is cold, unrelenting and freezing.

But hope grows, as I am still breathing.

No delays, I will not yield or retreat.

In this fray, I accept victory or defeat.

Author's Notes/Comments: 

A different poem originating from "Self-esteem".

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