Devil Inside Poem by Kim Schilling

Oh, mind alienated in so many parts,
Taking me far back to my childhood diaries,
Fractures keeping secrets, each having their own hearts,
Protecting me from my passionate inquiries.

Ominous shadows pass before my wary eyes,
Someone dark inside is always observing me,
Not a defender, but a devil in disguise,
The defender’s enemy he dared to decree.

Bitter voices in my head do like banshees screech,
To take the demon out of sight beyond control,
Come to blows and regain power that’s within reach,
Employ inside guardians to take back my soul.

Many people live within and carefully glance,
Cautious of the devil inside, not taking chance.