Within

He lurks and prowls Around every corner waiting, I am an addict, an easy target, So he waits salivating. The demon tempts me Everyday with persuasions I’ve let the demon in with My self inflicted lacerations. Like a stray cat he returns to my door For that’s where he feeds. Screaming, pleading that one more fix Is all that he needs The stench of the undead consumes me As he whispers in my ear, Losing Gods will and relinquishing To the monster is what I fear. These whispers and temptations I pray for the Lord to alleviate. With every step in sobriety Demon breathes the notion to deviate. His frozen cold breath singes And burns against my cheek A feeling I combat every hour, Everyday of every week, From the time I rise till I lay down my head This battle rages within. For I am the demon, the demon is I, So is it possible that I will ever win.