getting tangled with metaphors

My mind is so messed up. This is not the time for this.

I thought I had convinced myself ages ago. I'm starting to subject myself to the benefit of doubt once again. This really is the last thing I want to deal with.

Things are taking a turn. Dangerous?

Yes.

Damnit.

So much hangs in the balance. Take one step back, and gain nothing. Take one step forward, and lose everything.

Possibly.

But I think I know where I stand. I think I know how things should stand. And thus it shall be that way.