Tap Out

I’m putting my hands down

this is my tap out

from the fight against myself

I’m letting my guard down

embracing the soft sound

of the beating inside my chest

I give up

I give in

on all the standards

and all the questioning

And I’ll shout

And I’ll speak

no matter those that are listening

I’m putting my foot down

I’m my own steady ground

I am enough when I run out

I am no let down

And this is no cop out

my open hands are enough for me now

And when all else fails

when the winds don’t fill my sails

I’ll put my hands on my chest

I’ll feel my own breath

Fill myself up again

#mentalhealth #poetry