War With Demons

The harsh winds bite at my very soul
Alone I sit, waiting for the fight to commence
Heart racing, sweat pours despite the cold

Caution…not today
The warrior reaps the spoils
Cowards merely pray

Scars are reminders
Painful, but not fatal
Lessons of a fighter

Forward! I march to claim what is mine
Steel raised above my head
My sword of truth transcends time

Seize the day!
Lord steady thy hand
Use wisdom, guide my way 

The moment is now
Not past heartaches
Nor future vows

Slay the demons, for they must fall
Thrust thy sword deep
Only then will I hear Victory’s call
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Kendrick Avatar
November 8, 2014 at 3:14 PM
Way to go with this great winner.If God is on our side who can be against us...Congrats..Sara
Meier-Hans Avatar
November 6, 2014 at 8:06 AM
Very well written exceptional poem. Congratulations on your win Jason.
Conley Avatar
November 6, 2014 at 8:10 AM
Thank you Brenda! :)
Mehta Avatar
November 6, 2014 at 5:12 AM
Beautifully penned poem, congrats on the win,
Conley Avatar
November 6, 2014 at 7:49 AM
Thank you so much :)
Johnson Avatar
November 5, 2014 at 10:45 PM
I rate this one among the top poems. Very nice. Love, Joyce
Conley Avatar
November 6, 2014 at 7:49 AM
I am honored Joyce, thank you :)
Allison Avatar
November 5, 2014 at 7:22 AM
many congrats on your win Jason great imagery here:-) Hugs Jan xx
Conley Avatar
November 5, 2014 at 7:33 AM
Thank you Jan, congrats to you on your winning finish, it was very good!
Yvonne Avatar
November 5, 2014 at 4:03 AM
Congratulations Jason on your win.
Conley Avatar
November 5, 2014 at 7:32 AM
Thank you so much, I enjoyed reading your's!
Guillermo - Fraser Avatar
October 30, 2014 at 4:25 AM
powerful poem and very encouraging..!! I got some spiritual poems I hope you will try to visit: A quest touched by heaven and The Gift: rebirth.. Hope you will be inspired as I am with this poem.. :) God is indeed the most powerful and above all.. :) With Him we cling to always I trust and I believe no evil can win over us.. :)
Conley Avatar
October 30, 2014 at 6:52 AM
Thank you Olive, I appreciate your kind words :) Your poems are indeed inspiring :)
Guillermo - Fraser Avatar
October 30, 2014 at 4:27 AM
with regard to the poem: like your message, the imagery as well as your use of poetical devices.. :) I like the like warrior reaps the spoils; and the conviction present with every line.. :)!
Conley Avatar
October 29, 2014 at 2:09 PM
Thank you Dorian :)
Petersen Potter Avatar
October 29, 2014 at 1:49 PM
Very nice poem, Jason. Yes, seize the day! Enjoyed it! xxxx D.
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