Warrior

I am a warrior....

Not because I've seen combat, or fought against an enemy of our country...

Every day I fight,
I fight to get out of bed,
I fight to make myself take pills I know I need.
I fight with that voice in my head.

'Just one slip it'll all go away.
You know you want to. Give in.'
No it won't and yes I do,
But I'm stronger than this, I always have been!

'Stop fighting, you've been strong enough.
Let this take your pain away.'
No! All you do is lie, all you do is hide.
I won't run anymore, I'll stand and face this pain!!

I refuse to hide this anymore, I will not back down without a fight!
I am here to make my stand,
I will scream with all my might!

You may have been who I was,
But not who I will be!
I am stronger than this, than you,
And everyone will see!

Yes I have scars, and they are from a battle.
A battle with my pain, my demons.
They are also something more,
They are my drive, they are my reasons.

I am a warrior.

I am strong.

I will make a difference, a little at a time, even if it's just to myself.