Choices

My heart’s desire

Then and now

Side by side

Me against them

Us against you

Time against turbulence

Safety against fire

Faith against freedom

Why not both?

Why not everything?

Why couldn’t I have all

And nothing?

My entire life I’ve had to choose

Between an imaginary present

And a semi-sweet past

All I’ve ever asked is to be happy

And I am

But not without blood

Not without a commitment

To a little bit of pain

For a little bit of pleasure

So even in my victories

I must choose between ecstasy

And exile