Pressure

Stronghold 1989 (Greensboro)



Under the weight of immense pressure,

I stand tall, trying to be a defector

But it's not easy, I must confess

The force pushing down, it's hard to suppress

Every day I fight, trying not to cave in

But I can feel the weight, digging under my skin

The expectations and demands, they never cease

I try to keep up, but it's like a never-ending race

The world is on fire, chaos all around

And in the midst of it, I'm struggling to be found

The pressure, it's suffocating, it's hard to breathe

But I can't give up, I need to believe

I don't know how I'll ever make it mine

To conquer the pressure, to make it align

With my dreams and goals, I strive to achieve

But it's a constant battle, one I can't leave

The pressure is trying to weigh me down

But I refuse to let it push me to the ground

I'll rise above it, I'll break through the mold

And emerge stronger, with a story to be told

In the high grass, I navigate carefully

Patrolling the plantation, I must remain wary

For any slip-up, could lead to my downfall

I must be vigilant, I must stand tall

But even in my moments of solitude

I can't seem to find rest, I'm always pursued

By the pressure, it follows me everywhere

A constant companion, that I can't bear

I try to evict all the demons that haunt me

But they cling on, refusing to set me free

They whisper doubts and fears in my ear

Making the pressure even harder to bear

But I won't let them win, I'll fight till the end

For I know that nothing is to remain the same in the end

I'll break free from the chains of pressure

And emerge victorious, with newfound pleasure

For I am strong, I am resilient

I won't let the pressure make me obedient

I'll bend but I won't break, for I am not weak

And with each passing day, I'll continue to seek

The strength and courage to stand my ground

And not let the pressure keep me bound

I'll rise above it, like a phoenix from the ashes

And carve my own path amidst the clashes

So, let the pressure keep coming, I'm ready to fight

For I know deep within, I have the might

To overcome any obstacle that comes my way

And turn the pressure into my greatest display

In this world full of pressure and strife

I'll carve my own destiny, I'll create my own life

For I refuse to let the pressure define me

I am in control, and I'll make it mine to see

So here I stand, ready to take on the world

With my head held high, and my spirit unfurled

I'll embrace the pressure, for it has made me strong

And with each passing day, I'll continue to belong

To myself, to my dreams, and to my will

I'll overcome the pressure, and I'll make my own thrill

For in the midst of immense pressure, I have found

The courage and determination, to make my own sound.



Authorship by Mr.  Dashaun Rashod Snipes

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Written on July 08, 2024

Submitted by dashauns.10266 on August 22, 2024

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Scheme A A B B C C X X D D X E F F E E D D G G H H I I J J K K H H X K L L A A M M N N D D O O P P Q Q R R H H S S T T U U D D V V A
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Words 605
Stanzas 63
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