A part of me shatters me into fragments.
Another part gathers those fragments and consumes them.
This inner conflict consumes me entirely.

The demons within are daunting to confront,
As are the fears that haunt me,
Tainting everything I find beautiful.

Facing these demons is the toughest trial I've faced

No matter how hard I attempt to flee,
For when what haunts you is of the mind,
Where can you seek refuge?

I fight battles I know I'm stronger than,
Yet I lose fights I know I'm meant to win.
These failures overwhelm me,
Burrowing deep into the fertile soil of my soul.

Save me, Spirit within,
Strengthen me, grace given,
Stand by me, Word of God,
And grant me victory, Authority given.

The desires within,
The need,
The urge,
The longing,
The fury,
To break free,
To be unshackled,
To be released,
And to be liberated.