Battle

restored.

they drew this
outline for me
and pushed me
accordingly
stood by the sidelines
just out of sight
as i'm left to fight
it out
grasping hands
with a faulty grip
palms too slick
to stick
is it still considered
giving up
when i never tried
to begin with
at war with
it all
need to surrender
but would rather
draw my sword
and stay
and
play