Transforming Coal

The sting of defeat warps into a flood consuming our vision

But as the water melts to flame and honey cools to iron

Our dive into the abyss grants us one final chance

One invitation where destiny lies, one last dance

Unkept feelings of fear and rage whirl through the air

Pushing us even further, past the limits we could bare

Chains of doubt shoot out like snakes hunting prey

We had lost many times before, but not today

A deep refusal ignites within our bitter hearts

The scythe of failure sinks through the skin breaching the bone

Unleashing our determination stemmed from endless regret

One forged of crimson fire that cannot be broken by stick nor stone

For even on the brinks of loss, we haven’t lost, not yet

A furious denial paints the boundaries of our sight

Impending doom tied to approaching fate, both nearly here

Sprinting out of breath, charging to beat them there

Pain gasping at every step, can’t stop once we’re so near

But no, we haven’t gotten there yet, still not there

A steely calm thrusts us forward to our dream

Cranking up the pressure to finally transform this coal

Into the diamond we seek despite all the obstacles in our way

Led through silence with nothing but the battle cry of our souls

Gathering the stars from night to construct a brand new day

An unyielding will carving a path to tomorrow