The Demon Within

I can’t seem to walk fast enough,

Nor can I distract long enough

There is a nagging

A dull, constant moaning

If I close my eyes it grows bigger, louder

If I slow down, my hackles rise in disgust

What is one to do in such a moment

There really is no long term escape

One may attempt to starve this illness

One may attempt to feed it as well

I fear, the only solution is to simply be kind 

Befriend this internal creature 

If you fear it, does it too fear you

If you love it, does it too love you

Seems as though one power can overtake the other

A constant battle of wits and stubbornness

Who is this force of energy

How does it reside so deep inside

Shame lurking in the shadows

Moaning still, a deep resonance

I invite him in, I am tired of keeping distance

At first it is scary, and then a burst of relief

I know this demon!

A familiarity that confuses me

Looking closer, my heart expands

This demon is my own childlike Self

All trepidation turns to compassion

I sing out to this sweet soul

Come closer, let me embrace you

I understand now and will never let you go