Serena Malcolm

Dormant is the beast that lies within
Yet even in his sleep beneath my skin
He screams the devil’s sin
I cannot win
His puppetry commands my being
Curbs my feelings
Silences the love that begs for freedom
But is a captive of his kingdom
And yet despite my wisdom
I can only wish I could dismiss him
He rides my system
A parasite in my existence
Resolute resistance
To the bliss that I crave
I am but a slave to his persistence
And in each instance of instant submission
I need manumission
In addition to forgiveness
From my life’s witness
The master of my emotion
The ruler of my devotion
Who I have now chosen to vanquish Odin
And set me free
Else I will never be