Round Two Poem by Alex Perez

All my life… All my fears…
I close my eyes… I shed two tears…
I pray for my life and for my freedom,
I reach towards God, for I know I need him.
My inner child is lost within these streets,
Now as a young man; I deal with too many defeats.
My inner poet is my soul companion,
I pour my heart into these words so this page won't be an empty canyon.
I find my strength, my faith, and my love,
Despite my pain; I know that God's above…
Just watching and waiting to see what I'll do,
He knows the answers; but still; he leaves me this clue.
That he's inside my heart and he's with me in every way,
And I was never alone because he is there every day.
So if there's anyone out there who feels pain too,
Then please don't worry; for God is with you.
To all my family and friends or anyone who may have thought I was through,
Remember this…
… The game isn't over for me… it's merely ROUND TWO.

Alex Perez 2011