Waking Up

Years ago, I ran.

Years ago, I was proud.

Years ago, I was afraid.

Years ago, was my time.

Yesterday, I was still asleep.

Yesterday, I was still silent.

Yesterday, I was still hidden.

Yesterday, I was still afraid.

Today, the silence has drained me.

Today, I have no more sleep to find.

Today, the sun has found my cave.

Today, my fears have started to melt away.

Tomorrow, I will give up all I held on to.

Tomorrow, I will do without, for the one thing I want...need.

Tomorrow, I will pay the price of getting back that from which I ran,

For it will not be given freely anymore.

Tomorrow, I will go after the one person I've truly love.

Tomorrow, I will drop my sword and shield...and fight.

I'm waking up.