Tap Out 

Singing songs about dry bones rattling,       

But I can't catch my breath,

I can't stop battling,

Calling,

I'm calling for help.

Not a way out.

Just someone to tell me 

What it's all about.

To never tap out.

To silence the voice

Who tells me I can't.

I can't.

Stop.

Fighting.

This anger igniting.

Then I break down.

I taste the salt 

Of my sweat on the ground 

I hear the count.

1.

No.

2.

Get up.

3. 

I can't.

4.

I can.

5.

I pant.

6.

The chant.

7.

I stand.

I shake.

I'm a breathing earth quake.

My heart's an eruption.

But don't take

Me out

Of this fight.

Just give me one more bullet to bite.

One more sunrise.

A beautiful sight.

One more smile.

A number to dial.

Another embrace.

A wind to chase,

Just to land back home

And find my place. 

But don't take 

Me out 

Of the fight.