The fence

Retreat. Emerge. Retreat. Emerge.

Retreat longer, closer to center, finding balance and peace. Emerge and feel that I've gained no ground at all.

Find a meaning, a mantra that coincides with with hope and how to get there.

Declare that this does not define who I am, just a step closer to revealing it.

Straddle the decision to fight this fight or just ride it out.