There are words spoken of weapons. Armor. Forging steal. And pathways. A multitude of metaphors. Depicting ignorance in force. The odds continued to stack higher than my eyes could count. As I used any and all tools at hand to resist the constant pressure. Only with each randomly reckless swing. Did the collateral damage become ever so apparent. It was only when I let it all fall. The mountain of mistakes. And the pointless armor I foolishly wielded. The very one I had constructed to fend of the darkness. Blighted my existence. Fused my already dim soul with its malice. It's was only when her arms gently wrapped around my monsterous figure. Did the hatred recide. Tears of sorrow anointed me anew. Trembling. The will to stand and face my demons builds. But it's her hand on the small my back that rejuvenates me fully. Her presence which drives me Surrounds. And guides me. I must be forever vigelent. For the dark whispers beckon all the more. A war of two worlds. And so called single mind. I accept the demon within.