My Inner Dragon Rider

The flames have left scars that will last a lifetime

I see them every time I look in the mirror

all reminding me of the battles once won

and lost.

I may be alive, but part of me died in those wars,

consumed in those flames

and only the marks remain.

I am hardened, like warriors usually are

my eyes speak a thousand words that I cannot pour from my lips,

and my heart is no longer pure.

I was chosen to fight and fight I shall

till the very last breath I have in my lungs.

I will show them my wrath, like I have before,

show them the monster they created,

my flames will roar

and I will not die today.