The Hate Within

I could tell you that I love you
but you'd still ding the bell
for another round for us to box
I really shouldn't have to tell

you that I want this over
and I'll even say you win
either stay or go but don't hit
don't you see I've already given in?

But it's not good enough for you
I love you I say over again
you ring the bell and we rumble
could be that you know the hate within?

Calling for peace to no avail
I'm not sure what you want from me
is it love, and if so
I show you, don't you see?

I'd like you to stay
if you'd not knock me down
why do you turn to go away
and then begin another round?

I'd then rather you leave
and not come back again
I could love you if not for your punches
which come out from the hate within.
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