Inside My Head

Demons

In the realms of my mind, there’s no protection.

I try to keep them at bay; they will not let me.

Seeking a chink in my armour, then they invade.

Their embrace twisting, coiling, squeezing tight.

They want me to go into the darkness, the abyss

I must fight them, rise above their whispered echo.

You are worthless, words chipping away my belief

Louder voices still, ‘you can’t do it,’ stop trying.’

Telling myself I am Loved, I am strong, their wrong

The demons just keep on. Sowing seeds of doubt

Bound in chains, spirit shattered, soul crushed.

Keeping me in the shadows, shutting out the light.

For a while, they’ll have me. But I can’t stay, can I?

Finding Susan