Strength
Internal compass demagnetized, skewed
Loss of direction,
My senses fooled
One wrong turn leading to certain danger
Trembling, in the presence of a familiar stranger
Enveloped by complete and utter darkness
My entire being warmed by this comforting blackness
Standing utterly still; I can’t help but listen
The voice within begins
Steady condemnation
‘Trusting yourself? You are but a fool.
Must I remind you of all that you can’t do?’
Relentless scorn, I struggle to breathe
I try not to listen, I beg for reprieve
Weakened, exhaustion slows my heart rate
Overcome, I begin to concede to my fate
When suddenly
A burst of flame ignites
I stand up in anger
I’m ready to fight
Internal battle, this war now waged
My inner child released;
Enraged, uncaged
As I draw my sword of complete competence
I slay the frightful dragons, once omnipotent
Weakness, fear, slain by my own hand
Never to return again
The girl inside looks on in amazement
She never felt so completely protected
Taking her hand, her spirit I’ve freed
Trusting my instincts to show unto me
As darkness gives way to blinding sunlight
I realize: I’ve finally found
The strength
To fight
