Inner Demons

Inner demons haunt
Invading waking hours
Afraid of dream’s joy

Creeping into thoughts
They become the whole picture
While I look away

When I look again
They own my world and my mind
My true vision blurs

But my will is strong
And I crave freedom from fear
So demons tremble

My rage scatters them
Like vermin in the alley
Illusions return

10/24/97