Again

I gotta write again
I gotta fight again
Stand up amidst
These crumbled ruins
Set things straight again

Hand the pen to my soul
Disclose events in full
I gotta tell it like it is

And take my space again

No more hiding out
Succumbed to fear and doubt
I gotta open up my heart

And take flight again

Under covers in tears
Terrorized all these years
I’m jumping out of bed
And taking charge again

Yah I know I’m unique
All the more reason to speak
My voice is here to sing out
I’m ready to shout again

Dancing naked in the surf
I’m reclaiming my turf
And if you fuck with me
I’ll kick your ass again

©2012 by Loolwa Khazzoom. All rights reserved. No portion of this article may be copied without author’s permission.