Taboo

Too many tabs open
Too much on my mind
Stress and fear and anxious thoughts
No fun and no rewind

Thinking back to how things were
I know I just feel weak
I’ve recovered times before
It’s not a one way street

It doesn’t happen on its own
And that’s when I feel small
It’s going to take some time and work
That’s when my shoulders fall

When battle weary people fight
They withstand every week
But weary with depleted might
The climb’s so very steep

Heads up the other soldiers shout
We’re with you in the fray
We’ve been where you are before,
You’re not alone this day

To look and see the army then
Gathered left and right
Can boost the weariest of souls
And batten down the fright

It gives one courage
You’re not alone, and lonely you won’t fall
The gift of solidarity and love
Friendship’s rallying call.