The Fire Within

A black flame burns inside,
like a candle in the dark.
A tiger made of fire,
that's slowly ripping me apart.

Strong one day, then weak the next...
Somehow it's always there.
Steadily pulling me down each day,
further back within it's lair.

Every now and then a light,
a glimpse of hope from beyond.
A rare flash to awaken me,
like years of night before the dawn.

I cry for help to quench the beast,
some only make it stronger.
They feed the flame with acts of hate,
I cannot last much longer.

You take your blade and cut again,
I can feel your wounds.
I beg again for you to stop,
because I'll be destroyed soon.

Now it's come to your decision,
I'm gonna lose it all.
I'm Humpty-Dumpty waiting here,
dreading my big fall.

You lift your knife; I stiffen and wait,
I know the end is near.
Knowing there's nothing I can do,
destiny has erased my fear.

One last shot is all I have,
in you I must confide.
My mind is your skin to cut;
it's up to you to decide.