the call to one more time

My head groans
as the world spins in the rhythm
that beats in my veins, it's
the call to one more time.

My breath shakes
and can only exhale its name -
my choked response to
the call to one more time.

My heart slows
from exertion in the fight,
now a defeated surrender to
the call to one more time.

My soul sighs
the relief of giving in before
the guilt sweeps all, an answer to
the call to one more time.