Fight the flight

there's always a chance
that it won't work out
some darkness can be found
in a corner of every room

there will always be doubt
even when there is hope
every silver lining
requires a dark cloud after all

a tiny voice will never stop
yelling
debating
despairing
just because an exit exists

always the worse way
will be lit invitingly
the easy escape
tends to tantalize

you may call it the off chance
say it's giving up
name it what you will
but you will recognize it
and it will recognize
the fear in you

that door can always be found
leading to the end of all things
it's always hiding in sight
and it always will be

if it seems simpler
take it quickly
and conclude the torment

if it seems what you need
dive head first towards it
and never look back

know that the shred of doubt
will always call out to you
in times of darkness
in moments of weakness
when defences are tattered

but believe me
you must resist it
you must close the gate
but never take off the sign

because the fight must go on
the battle must rage
with that easy way out
laying witness to the story
until you end it by choice
or it ends you