Heart beats fast, emotions run wild,

It is an important matter, it is not mild.

Battling disappointments, his and mine.

What is fair, who gets to draw the line?

I know I have tried and put up a good fight.

Yet I still have not found favour in his sight.

I want to surrender and just leave.

But I still have things that I need to stay and weave.

I can’t end the story, not just yet.

Till I have put up a show, with all standards met.

I find comfort in the supports that have emerged.

Never have I thought I have so many allies that converged.

I am now ready to take on the new Mike.

Renewed and reaffirmed, I shall take the first strike.