supernovice

Sometimes a struggle builds you (somehow)
Tears you down,
Leaves you dead
Time will pass, back to life
Hand on shoulders,
Bigger, better
Sunday night
Tempers flair,
Fights erupt and trickle down
Apologies, threats, and lies
Backing down, compromise

While this city burns
These wounds will heal
You'll find your way
The lines in sand
Become a proving ground
In time, you'll find:
"Who can top who" is their life

Sometimes a struggle leaves you fragile
Shaken up,
Shotgun-shy
With heartache past and open eyes
You'll come back stronger,
Bigger, better
Maybe this time things will change
Brand new day
Forgive, forget
Time has passed, back to life
Hand on shoulders,
Bigger, better

Only you, with time, can define your life