Tortured Soul
In the
solitude of the night
When thoughts run rampant
And deeds run dark
I battle
my inner demon
Lest it takes control
And destroys me
The sun's
bright light holds it at bay
With its' soothing warmth
Its' calming rays
But now
the darkness is complete
And the beast inside
Raises its head
And I battle
it for control
But I grow weaker
And it gains strength
Soon to
burst from its' restraints
And consume us both
Til nothing's left
Salvation
just a distant dream
My soul in its' grasp
Heart hard as stone
In the
breath before I succumb
You reach out your hand
And I am saved
Only you
cane tame its' fierce rage
You alone will it heed
You...you alone
You touch
the darkest part of me
My black heart you tame
My soul you heal
You soothe
the savage beast in me
Give me back myself
Make me believe
With you
I can hold back the dark
I can face the light
I can be me
Terri Lyn
Stanfield
10/28/2000