A Life Defiant

Dreaming

Screaming

Staring at the walls

Pining for the Angel

When the Demon calls

They both want me

Clawing at my soul

Tearing at the fabric

As if it were theirs to own

Falling

Flailing

Running for the door

Keep your pedestal

I’d rather stand alone

Arid integrity

Sand granules

Across a promise mirage

Unforgivable

Blind faith

Desert sun barrage

Divisive

Deceit

I can see their game

But just because I understand

Doesn't mean I’ll play

Mucking the hand

Chips held in reserve

Time will tell

If we get what we deserve

Rinse and

Repeat

Cleansing of my brain

Laying waste to parasites

Build a better way

Dreaming

Screaming

Pounding on the walls

Don’t believe in Angels

Nor Demons at all

Acquiring principles

Needed to survive

With this hierarchy

Of values I can thrive

I am a man

Born for standing tall

A life defiant

Honest and True

Is worth the price

No matter what detractors do

So gentle – Never

Bring on the night

No doubt whatsoever

I can spare the light