Defiance

Give me the strength
To overcome
My selfish melancholy state
When looking in
Upon myself
I see but empty places
Chase fleeting images
Of what I think my graces
To be left to ponder
On my worth

So give me now that fiery dart
As it has always come
Like a shaft from out the dark
A fountain sprung
My will
My vital spark
Not overcome
But strengthened some
That I might fight again
Then
Viewing life with bold disdain
Defiant standing
I will play your game
And Life
You shall not win

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Egal Bohen