The Beast (Part 2-The Battle)

The Battle

There was a girl who had a Beast
upon her tears he liked to feast.
He made her mind a prison cell
within his darkness she did dwell.

Through the years she tried to flee
but an escape she couldn't see.
In blackness, thicker than the night
she prayed to find a guiding light.

When her darkest hour came
she prayed to finally end this game
then through the tears that marred her sight
she saw a candle burning bright.

Armed with her words and shield of prayers
she found the Beast among her fears
and with a battle cry of yore
she told the Beast, "That's it, no more."

"You've taunted me for my whole life
filled me with your pain and strife.
You stabbed my heart and clawed my mind
and with your darkness made me blind."

"You've tried to kill the dreams I dreamed
you broke my will, or so it seemed.
Now let me go, just let me be
your reign is over, SET ME FREE!"

With seething anger in his eyes
the Beast answered her battle cries.
His evil laugh dripped with disdain
for this, he'd break her with his pain.

He started spewing his retort
but all at once he was cut short
for in her hand a sword appeared
forged with her pain and all she feared.

It was her moment of reprise
and looking deep into his eyes
she stabbed the Beast with all her might
then witnessed an amazing sight.

You see, the Beast was very large
and he had always been in charge
but now, to both of their surprise
the Beast began to shrink in size.

He tried to scare her with his rage
as she put him in a cage.
She bound it well and locked it tight
and keeps him always in her sight.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Ferguson Avatar
September 20, 2014 at 5:02 AM
that is written very good so long and interesting all the way down, enjoyed it thanks:
Wilcox Avatar
September 15, 2014 at 9:02 PM
I agree with James.I really enjoyed Your write..Your unique talent not only made Me find this very intriguing.It was captivating to the very end even though I thought it was lengthily..That means it is a compliment because lengthily thought never captivate Me for any audience.Nice,nice work.Keep on writing.Thank You for sharing this with Me...Most appreciated.
Fraser Avatar
September 19, 2009 at 1:35 PM
An awesome part 2 Robin, Wow - thank you for sharing this wonderful write>>James
Higgins Avatar
January 15, 2009 at 5:40 AM
I loved the first write on the beast, bu this second piece sticks in my mind even more. I think the image of the little girl makes part two very effective for me. I could see her and this massive metaphor that eventually becomes nothing to her the more she grows in statue. Wonderful my friend...digging your writes.
Moreno Avatar
December 11, 2008 at 1:44 AM
I guess we allhave a beast keeping us down and from reaching our dreams. I know I have mine and I battle from time to time. Grat Concept.
Watts Avatar
December 7, 2008 at 6:43 AM
i like the line 'forged with her pain and all she feared' :). this is amazing like always. and thank you for the comment on my poem. justin is okay, but still in the hospital. i hope you are well ~Love Sammy~
Winter Avatar
December 7, 2008 at 5:34 AM
Bravo to you! A sad story with a happy ending well told! Good riddance to the bad and on with the good. Stay strong and live free. Happiness and blessings your way. Love, Shar
George   Avatar
December 7, 2008 at 2:51 AM
Dear Robin, A witty ditty on a serious matter. Wll done! Loved this poem.
Richards Avatar
December 6, 2008 at 5:40 PM
Good for you Robin. I hope that beast was put in his place, and leaves you forever alone! I hope this was not a true to life poem, yet I'm fearful you had some bad experiences along the way. God Bless! Keep strong! Carrie
Bickerstaffe Avatar
December 6, 2008 at 5:30 PM
From your darker days I suspect... like the bully in the playground; once you confront him he loses his power over you... well done Robin! Love, Keith
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