Chase Away the Demons

Ignoring the pain, I keep on pushing

My body is screaming at me to stop.

I will work every muscle in my body

Until exhaustion causes me to drop.

I will then lay motionless.

The exhaustion quick to rush in

The burn throughout my body

Over the dark, dark thoughts will win.

I chase away the demons

The only way I know how.

While it may only be a temporary fix

I will take anything I can get right now.

The liquid fire returns my sense of control

In a life of constant anguish and despair

For the thought of strength and agility

Replaces the pain and anger I can not bear.

I chase away the demons

That are always in my mind.

Stop the anger, the pain, and the fear

Peace is somewhere, I'm trying to find.

Eventually, the dark will return.

Bringing me back to this place once more.

For now my head is empty and clear

My entire body is limber and sore.

Ready for life, I return to reality

From the darkness of my mind

I've chased away the demons

And left only myself behind.