Strike the hammer
Cornered dog,
poked upon bear,
Coiled serpent,
step into the dragons lair.
An air of smog, a raging wild fire, no fame, no laud still chase the desire.
Callous hands, bloodied knuckles, against the grain, prides beaten stained.
On a tight rope, a razors edge, one foot on the cleft the other a ledge.
Yet the irons hot in the glowing furnace, will you strike the hammer chase your purpose.
Against all odds, no cards of favor,
Do you seize the day or wait for a savior.