Enemies

my heart sings within me,

a happy and sad Tune

of Lullabies and Wishes

and Dreams that won't come true.

fatal Hope sings the loudest,

kind Doubt would come next -

I try to silence both of them,

but I always fail the test.

Hope seems my Enemy

so I choose to fight with her,

but when I look into her eyes

I realize I need her.

next I try to conquer Doubt,

but he's a giant looming tall;

I grab my sling and five small stones then want him after all.

I would not have to silence Doubt

if I could help Hope sing,

but Doubt has me afraid to fall, afraid to spread my wings.

I'll have to choose to leave them there

till this becomes more clear,

till all my dreams are shattered

or I've overcome my fear.