Abyss

A predestined cycle 

of failure

of life

of death

A snake eating its own tail. 

My pessimistic side is showing---

lighting a candle to see demons

They lurch,

They smile,

They wait,

for cracks in armor 

for shields to drop

for light to dim

for submission.

An endless battle.

Push and pull,

fight to draw last breath, 

 in the depths between 

choices matter

and the cycle continues.

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