Shadowed Hero

Determined she is to fight her fate
To keep away the thoughts she hates
They fly at her, these shadowy things
Snapping sharp teeth and beating dark wings

She swings her sharp sword through the cold, frigid air
As she tries to send these things back to their lair
But the memories surge, growing in strength and number
They attack all at once as they come to confront her

Each time she cuts through one a thought is released
A memory so poignant, she falls to her knees
They wrap all around her, paralyzing her soul
Reminding her of the sweet life that they stole

With her last burst of strength, she tears one shadow down
Then, dropping her sword, she falls back to the ground
The shadowy thoughts settle over their prey
For they knew from the start that they would have their way

Then out of the dark, arrows shoot through the sky
Sending all the dark shadows fleeing into the night
It takes just a moment to regain her composure
Before she stands up to greet this strange new savior

Her eyes open wide as she looks at his face
She was sure all her problems had just been erased
Though the memories vanished, she steps back and she falls
For in her sweet savior is the worst one of all

Author's Note

Sometimes the rescuer, while with no mal intent, is not the best person to do the rescuing.

Reviews

[Zeitgeist Manifesto]

Whoa! I cant believe this was written in the last 1000 years.
The scene of this battle was epic!

[Elwina]

Angela this is beautiful, so well written, so vivid and close to what I can feel sometimes. Thank you very much.

[little lily Bride of Ch..]

i love this i feel we all Battle our own life Demons and try in protect ones we love and end up taking on there worries i been there before life is never a easy task to indure but it's a great one even if we deal with the sad and happy we have thoes wonderful blessings that was givingto us like family and our children and friends thats what keeps me going every day. thanx for sharing
Amazing Work

[FeliciaS (Poetic Prince..]

wow girl, you're good

[Crowley]

Yep....this was outstanding. the rhyming worked well, the visuals of her batlling her demons was exquisite, the fact that all is not as it appears....priceless. Nice job Girly Q.

[PadfootBlack]

Rich, meaty sentences. I love that. Reading a poem such as this is like biting into a delicious cake, you want to savor it, get all the flavors. Great job!

[Jenny Nelson]

Interesting. Great description that's almost like a "tale of old," but the thoughts come across very clear. Amazing twist at the end. Really makes one think. A very good piece!

[Ruth]

Sometimes, we have to remember that we are only human!
A beautiful poem love!
Wonderful
xx

[harman kour]

This is marvelous! The thought is brilliant and the expressions too are very touching. You have created a beautiful imagery and this truly is an inspirational and intriguing write.