Again Against Myself
In shadows deep I stand alone, My heart, a drum of muted groan. A battle rages in my breast, Ceaseless, restless — no reprieve, no rest. I am my foe in midnight's hold, Through sleepless hours, through doubt grown cold. In fear's dim maze I find my way; Against myself I wage each day. Yet hope remains, a steady flame, Unchanged, it whispers out my name. To reconcile, to find release — The fiercest wars must yield to peace. I'll seek the light within my core, Embrace my want, my plenty, more. In this hard strife a truth I see: To love oneself is to be free.