Monster

What makes it live inside their fine brains
Sparing us though marked with kindred stains
Invading or growing with passing of time
Till stumbling they fall down the hill we all climb

How can we who are not so affected give aid
And when God shines the light will that brighten their shade
In a world poorly purposed what should they embrace
That has meaning enough for their darkness to face

And does calling its name loud and strong give it flight
So they feel its cold shadow passing from sight
Is it exorcised now or instead still abides
Until in despair they bring death alongside

If the levels correct do they shrivel the beast
And reveal the clear path of a longed-for release
Does dissecting it now aid in figuring out
Its beginning so that they can silence its shout

Or is there no escape from its relentless grip
Are they destined to manage the wearisome trip
When the will to endure seems to come to an end
Stay with us and fight on lest the damned monster wins

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