Fish and Chips

Battered and shattered
I’m down on my knees 

Tattered and splattered
I’m begging you please 

Spare me the pain
Already I’m there 

Careful I’m drained
No more can I bear 

If baring is sharing
I’ve done aplenty 

Now bearing is scaring
Let me off duty 

Giving, I’m shrivelling
There’s no more laughter 

Living, not snivelling
Is what I’m after 

Resting, not besting
Is what I seek 

The old wounds are festering
And I am so weak 

Beaten and tired
Can’t stand the light 

So let me surrender
And welcome the night