Tiers

bloody from the battle

whoever put a hand down to lift me up

on to my feet after being beat

so deep I still feel it when I sleep

the question is deep because

after the dirt settled all that stood was me

looking around for my company

that deserted me

leaving me for dead

those who did not believe

instead they fled

my tennis shoes and T shirt

went from bleach white to bloody red

my knuckles skinned to the bones

from continuing to try

no intentions to die

fighting for my life

with no one on my side

nothing but cowards

who ran to hide

while I fended for myself

no one called for help

left alone in a struggle

that held on

I tried to break away

 to find a way

to put my enemy away

looking around on the ground

for something to be found

to take my life away

that I may start a new