The Beast Inside

I'm surrounded by this darkness
cornered in by these walls
as I look into them I see the mirrors
reflecting all of me.

The voices they whisper
do not believe the madness inside
it's only a passing whisper
that will drive you deep inside.

As I stare on and on I see
a great monstrosity
so ugly and unkind so selfish and blind.
It makes me want to scream

They tell me what I see isn't reality
but those voices grow softer and softer
until all I see before me
is a monster that is only me.

Lashing out with all my might
doesn't get me an edge in the fight
it's pointless and vein
all I do is fall from grace.

When the calmness settles in
I realize what hell I've spawned
this beast and monster that I see
is burning deep inside of me.

I call upon my will and strength,
I'll defeat this thing in one swift race.
taking the weapon in front of me
I carve the crimson out of me.

When it all settles and breaks
I realize my big mistake
the crimson blood that pours from my veins
is all of me that remains.