Never Give Up Hope

Pushed down hard against the ground.
I open my mouth and try to make a sound.
Nothing comes out, but just a sigh.
I stand up and brush off my thighs.

Just to be knocked right back down.
All I can do is look up and frown.
I shake my head and get back up.
Do you think I'm going to give up?

Down again I go, I stand no chance.
You're way too strong and advanced.
I know your doing what you were told,
But I have nothing to grab or hold.

I just go down every time you attack.
I'm not strong enough to fight back.
But this beating can not last forever.
It will stop like the rainy weather,

And the sun will come out and shine.
I'll be able to get up and be just fine.
All I have to do is sit and wait.
Right now I'm just useless bait.

Hit after hit I'm beaten to death.
I close my eyes and hold my breath.
Gasp for air and get back on my feet.
You know you don't have me beat.

You let me get back up watching me.
And when I'm back on my feet I see
you right there just to beat me again.
But things have just started to begin.

Who paid you to do this has no heart.
You called him a friend from the very start.
But this plan of his doesn't make you see,
That this guy is evil to send you after me?

Sure you want to keep your promise true,
And do everything he told you to do.
But he sent you out to do his dirty work.
You howl, bite, scratch, wander, and lurk.

Yet you have to attack a little creature like me.
With every attack I hold my rage within me.
Reminding myself never to give up hope.
I will fight on, and I'll find a way to cope.