Once beaten and battered
A new man has risen
Shaking his head
Dust and dirt fall from his hair
Not who he once was
A new man entirely
One of actions, not words
A form of sobriety
Newfound love and grace
From one simple thing
A simple smile
From his lover's face
Clenching his fists
He rises and bows
The audience's applause
Ringing so loud
Change of mind
Change of heart
He finds who he was supposed to be
From the very start
Jan 10, 2022
Jan 10, 2022 at 2:36 AM UTC
Once beaten and battered
A new man has risen
Shaking his head
Dust and dirt fall from his hair
Not who he once was
A new man entirely
One of actions, not words
A form of sobriety
Newfound love and grace
From one simple thing
A simple smile
From his lover's face
Clenching his fists
He rises and bows
The audience's applause
Ringing so loud
Change of mind
Change of heart
He finds who he was supposed to be
From the very start
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