Vanquish Me Now

I oppress souls… attacking every heart; exempting even the spirited now, you’re my prey yes, you who are despondent frustrated, and now… quitting! Be prudently aware of my presence hear my mocking, taunting reproach I challenge you, believer of God... Yes, you who have been testifying that your faith is steadfast face me valiantly--- prevail over my miserable torture! Rise up and meet me--- where's your courage? all I see is sighing in despair along murmur of complaints loser, I leave you, wallowing in your guilt and bring to your nook many more who enjoy pity-party sessions! Oh, I hear you praying unto the Lord--- may I congratulate you, devoid of hypocrisy You're now indeed advancing Toward heavenly championship… actually, smiting me is never impossible since vanquishing me is undoubtedly easy when you trust in God, your ultimate cause of triumph* against me --- d-i-s-c-o-u-r-a-g-e-m-e-n-t! *2Corinthians 2:14 Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place. July 11, 2020 (Personification in Dramatic Monologue) 1st place, "STRAND COMPLETELY NEW (8)any theme any form" Poetry Contest Sponsored by Brian Strand; judged on 7/12/2020.