I Am Free

A nine to my head
The trigger finger is my own
I've been here before
But now my strength gone, no hope

Dark clouds following wherever I go
I can't unrun them nor outsmart their evil plans
They never go away, a part of me
Wearing me down with their lightning

You tell me they'll go away
Just keep the hope, keep fighting
But your not in my shoes feeling my pain
These are my clouds, my demons, not yours

You haven't fought my battles
Faced the demons I've endured
When you look around you'll see the truth
You're stronger than me, your strength prevails

Don't tell me I'm giving up to easy
I've fought a good battle, built a legacy
Every great fighter knows there comes a time
To hang up your gloves, walk away

Don't shed a tear nor pity me
My soul will rest peacefully
No more fighting, no more pain
I have escaped the torment with one shot

I am free, free to live, free to die

11-23-03