The Battle Poem by Shane Meritt

One man, one woman, and one life.
Things that are the creation.
Things that others fear.
Is another person's courage.
Something that drives his soul,
like coal in a fire that still burns.

One man that stands in defiance.
Screams at his fears to challenge it's existence.
He fights a battle no man wishes to fight.
The battle to live or die.
But he does as only to say.
I will not falter.
I will not lose.

One woman watches closely.
Learning from issues given to others.
Arguing with those who don't understand.
She fights a battle.
The battle to live or die.
She fights for honesty.
She fights for love.
Because she is strong.

One life that is yours.
Something to grab a hold of.
The thing that creates happiness.
But don't forget that it also causes pain.
So make it your life and your happiness.
but never forget the battle.

The battle that makes you stronger.
It hardens the heart to strangers.
Opens to loved ones.
Your emotions toying with your mind.
But you will persevere,
You will conquer,
And you will live.