The Real Enemy

I open my eyes for a moment

And stand to face my rival

With a deep breath, I take it in

And she flashes a dangerous smile

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Her eyes are clouded by fury

Consumed by hatred and rage

Her laugh is dark and deadly

Foretelling a war will be waged

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I feel my hope drain away

Like a flame that dies in the rain

Her empty eyes lock onto mine

A flash of hidden pain

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And there beside my enemy

A figure of shadow starts to appear

It darkens and clears to a nameless shape

And morphs into my greatest fear

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Together the two approach

My enemy takes me off guard

Seizing the moment, she stabs my chest

With words that pierce my heart

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Then the person that I fear most

Looms over me like a wave

Then she falls and crashes down

I'm swept away, drowning, afraid

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Together they are wolves

They howl a chilling sound

Jaws clashing, claws slashing

I feel myself stepping down

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This is a battle I cannot win

Against my greatest enemy and fear

I close my eyes for a moment

And slowly walk away from the mirror