where once i felt kicked
like some old tire
and i was depressed,
felt stuck in the mire
a change has come over me
like a man set on fire
burning me up throughout,
flames as high as a pyre
fearless from anything,
no situation dire
no problem i cannot solve
this gun’s for hire
and yet i’m at peace with myself
i’m hardly ever ire
i’ve got my second wind
this time soaring higher
PHOENIX
May 20, 2005 – Friday, 12:30 p.m.