Think That I Won't Fight
So you think I am weak, That I won't fight.
Don't mistake my words, misread my loving heart.
Threaten my Family, my children, my dear wife.
I tell you that is just how to get the fighting to start.
Now sure, I believe in kindness, in showing love.
I will try to give all I can, try to make things better.
But, when pushed I'll show you what I'm made of.
I'll stop the talk, I'll drop every word, drop every letter.
For my family, my children, for my dear wife.
Those are the things I hold dear to my heart.
They are the reasons that will make me fight.
Those are the reasons that make me fall apart.
People always notice me as quiet, soft spoken.
You know what, that statement really may be true.
I too have been hurt, felt pain, was heart broken.
But, threaten my world, my life, you'll feel pain too.
In love, kindness compassion I truly believe.
But, speak unkindly to those who I care for.
I will fight, here let me roll up my sleeve.
I know there are things, that shouldn't end in war.
Speak ill of me that's fine, I can take it, I am strong.
Say mean things about the other people in my life.
That is where I will show you where you went wrong.
For those are the reasons the only reasons that I will fight.
D. Cody Herring
An Unopened Book
Copyright© August 2014
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