TUG OF WAR

Bloody barren battlefield

Scarred from years of conflict

My mortal enemy

Better known as me

I am my own destructive nemesis

Clarity

Solution

Awareness

Slowly clears the emphysematous brume

Ego

Self centered greed

Lust

Stubborn belligerence

Conceited audacity

Lightly dusted with impatience

Perceived ultra intelligence

Potent ingredients

Sautéed idiosyncratic gumbo

Consistent clash

Classic battle

Between light and darkness

Massive casualties

Soul tug of war

Splits my very being

Fractured psyche

Each ripened quadrant

Fighting for dominance

Loving Dad

Cheerful optimist

Humble servant

My preferred bailiwick

Degree of difficulty

To maintain contact with my good side

Depends upon my willingness

It’s funny

Deep foreboding secrets

Harbored so fiercely over the years

I now share with the world in modest text 

Thank you Father

For these lessons learned

Precious wisdom gained

All praise and glory is yours

My Savior

My best friend

(C) Bill Grimes Jr. 2006