In the shadows of my mind,

a presence of evil lingers within.

My soul, it’s intent to bind;

this is the world I live in.

Whispers, chilling as ice.

The words threaten to consume.

Terror strikes with a strangling device,

turning my joy into gloom.

A spiritual haunting floods my soul.

Its icy touch upon my skin.

My heart, I cannot console,

as my mind begins to spin.

Eyes that gleam with hellish light.

Darkness lingers; the torment never dies.

Holding on with all my might.

I refuse to believe its lies.

I must take up my helmet of courage,

to win this raging war.

The warrior within, I must encourage.

Freeing me so my soul can soar.