Fight or Flight

I've always hated violence
And I've dodged it at a cost
I walked away from fights and fray
Called a coward, my pride and honor lost

But it never really phased me
I've always felt a greater cause
It only stings for a little while
And emotions calm and pause

However Sometimes its inevitable
When words won't sink in or appease
Sometimes you have let it loose
And you must unleash the beast

I ask nothing of woman or man
I've not ego, pride or grace
But my temper will flare at times
Then I advise, you move away

Never fond of fighting
Yet in its arts I'm trained
Words of mentors departed now
It's now my violent choice to make

It's not something I'm proud of
Not a part of me, I like or trust!
Yet all of us have this limbic process
And it fills us with disgust!

It's part of us forever,
And it may fill us with fright
But at times you must call upon the animal

!Sometimes you need to fight!