Damaged

I've been through so much in these thirty five years
So many scrapes and scars and wasted tears
Fallen victim over and over again to irrational fears
Constantly judged and laughed at by my peers

I am not defeated but it feels like it's coming any minute
Seems like the onslaught of pain has become infinite
I've never loved half heartily, I've always jumped all the way in it
So my broken soul and damaged mind have become delicate 

But that doesn't mean I'm gonna waste my life away
I will continue to live even though I could snap any day
I've come in broke with a huge price to pay
And followed by demons I constantly have to slay

I'm a wounded fighter on bended knee
The voices in my head, the ghosts that follow me
I'm trying to keep intact my integrity 
In a world that seems to fear and hate me

Even though I'm a damaged wanderer 
I've kept in whole pieces my honor
Do what I can to be a good father
And the perfect mate for my significant other

So here I am like Humpty Dumpty with the fragments of my life
I know the future is full and ripe
So I will gather the pieces and walk on with pride
And face the world with a rebellious grin as I ride

By LukeCoomer ©