Bringing the demon down

A shadow fell across my path, unwelcome and unknown,

A quiet thief that claimed a space it never should have owned.

It brought a heavy word to bear, a weight upon my chest,

A fierce and unexpected storm that put me to the test.

But shadows only thrive in dark, and thieves can be expelled,

And I am not defined by grief or fears that I have held.

This body is a battleground, but I command the shield,

With every breath and every step, I refuse to yield.

The road is long, the climb is steep, the hours sometimes gray,

Yet hope remains an iron spark that will not fade away.

I look the demon in the eye, no longer backing down,

With every bit of strength, I'll tear it's fortress down.

For I am backed by love and light, a fierce and steady ring,

And I will fight through every night to see what dawn will bring.

The demon will not have the day, it's darkness will decline,

For I will rise and face the light, this life is truly mine!

G.