Navigating the Marsh

The cool night air awakens my sight,

Ahead of me, more than just a fight

The moonlight above illuminates below

The pale, dark hues dance and begin to show.

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There they are, hiding beneath the mist

Their unholy gazes, I must resist

They snarl their lips, drool oozing forth

Carefully I trek, I have been forewarned.

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Knee deep in the muck, above I try to stay

Wanting to avoid the conflict, away from the fray.

But the marsh swallows me whole, I can’t get out ~

I reach for something, a hand to bring me about.

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I find myself staring, squarely on my level

The dark, gleaming eyes - possessed by the devil.

The fear seizes my breathe, I begin to choke.

I can’t get away, my hope has been broke.

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Looking above for the light to rescue me

All I can find is a dark veil, they won’t let me be.

What are these creatures, who are these beings?

Why must I succomb, why do these demons cling?

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Their knife like talons, tearing at my heart,

A prize they desire, take it away and tear it apart.

If I value my life, I must fight my way free

If only there was light, I can not see.

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Without warning, the veil dissipates

The demons recoil, for the light they hate.

Revealing their true desires, their true identity ~

I suddenly realize their distinct frailty.

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So away foul trolls, demons, and fallen saints ~

I do not fear, my heart, my soul ~ your prey I ain’t.

I continue my odyessey, my hope is renewed.

For I am armed with the truth by the light of the moon