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RISE OR FALL

verseI
Looked up to the sky to see if it was falling.
I could feel it weighing down on me.
The calm before the storm, crystal clear and silent.
Became the darkest night I’ve ever seen.
At first I thought to run and find a place to hide.
There was no escape from reality.

chorus
Didn’t know if I could make it.
This could be the death of me.
Didn’t know if I could take it.
Wasn’t sure how strong I’d be.
With my back against the wall.
Will I rise or will I fall.
With my back against the wall.
Will I rise or will I fall.

verse II
Looked inside myself to find a will to power.
Needing all I had to survive.
There were seeds of doubt planted deep within me.
For one moment I was paralyzed.
Something took me over, guiding heart and hand
Left me standing bruised but, still alive.

repeat chorus

verseIII
Looked up to the sky, to see the sun was shining.
It was as blue as I’ve ever seen.

repeat chorus

Clifford S. Knizley
July 25, 2002