Armies at War
Inner demons, which ones do I listen to?
Armies at war
The gates flood open
The swords are sharp
Plunge them into me
For the armies are at war
They both need attention
For their plans are mighty
They both need attention
Pay them no mind
The armies are at war
Within myself it’s hard to tell
Which weapon do I sharpen
Which shield do I hold
The armies are at war
They both need attention
My mind corrupt with trauma
My soul corrupt with misery
How does anyone win such a war
Within themselves
For the armies at war
They both need attention
For centuries over time
I feel like every last life
Is just a repeat of a never ending cycle
I’ve lost so many battles
I’ve lost so many men
They were never strong enough
To win this minds game
Life after life
I wield this sword
I keep polishing this armour
Only to have the blood of everyone that passes me spilled all over it
Am I a hero
Or a monster
About the Creator
Andrea Bonder
Advocate of substance abuse,child sexual abuse and mental health. No matter how big or small our traumas, you my friend are a survivor. Expect dashes of my personal interests
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