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I'm not fighting an uphill battle

I'm hanging by a fingernail on the side of a cliff
My shield has been broken and since fallen
My sword is chipped and cracked
I'm exhausted and bloody
Fighting a hoarde of enemies
Firing arrows and spears down at me

I'm struggling to hold myself
This battle has taken everything
I have to hold on
To see that sunrise
Reinforcements are coming

Remembering past mistakes
I should have done this and that
Swung my sword here
Blocked a shot there
Pushed further, stood my ground
Followed the plan
I spent my life writing

My spirit is not broken yet
I will come back
I will continue
I have to protect
Defend
Win

The doubters will watch
As I walk past them
Triumphant
Mouths agape
I will stand above them

You cannot beat me
My spirit is stronger than your words
It's my sword and shield for future battles
I just have to get back up this cliff

But I've fallen so far again
Time to start over