too long I have suffered
struggled in vain
but how do i say
help me. save me. I’ve suffered too long.

the years keep abusing
a relentless attack
persistent and powerful
it hurts. I’m finished. you’ve won.

a struggle is hopeless
wasting away
diminishing strength
fading away
time crudely sweeping away
battered and bruised

but I must live on this way..