But I Won't Drown

Wind keeps tearin’ my memory,

lightenin’ keeps burnin’ my wish.

He’s a thousand miles distant

preachin’ in thunder claps.

Oh no,

I won’t think smaller,

won’t walk in his shadow,

won’t dance to his tune.

He’s buildin’ a mountain.

I’m tearin’ it down.

I’m wadin’ through anger,

but I won’t drown.

I’m gonna grow stronger

where I can’t be found.

He’s diggin’ his tomorrow

six feet in the ground.

Oh no,

I won’t think smaller,

won’t walk in his shadow,

won’t dance to his tune.

©Susie Clevenger 2018

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