Trapped in the darkness
where unconquered battles
and greatest fears reside
And as I ponder,
Thoughts traveled further
back to the past
that should not define me
yet is a part of my history
I live with grief
but for myself
I am my own enemy
With my lungs gasping
for toxic air
Suffocated
from the wrong I’ve done
dare not forgotten
And so I throttled my own
and I struggle to breathe
Fear me not
but be of concern
Free me
from the serpent inside
who whispers all these evil
and deeds the same
I am no foe
Forgive me
I am tempted
but will not be provoked
Stronger I am
than the monster inside
Quick
I am out of breath
save me