i am strong.

never backing down,

always staying where i am

i will stand before you

until you cower in fear

from my figure

i will speak out

my words cutting deep into you

creating wounds that bleed

until there is nothing left to take

i will bite

spitting venom

that seeps into your world

and blinds it,

leaving it dark without a way out

i lied.

i said that i was strong

but i am weak.

i stood in front of you

but you beat me to the ground,

leaving my crumpled form bleeding and helpless

i spoke out

only for you to make me shut my mouth

your words making me fall

they slice so far

can’t be undone.

i tried to bite

but you were fiercer

crawling over me

sinking your teeth deep

as i cried out in pain

i thought strong

but strength comes from somewhere else.

someone far too sinister for most to go.