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darkness so grim

rotting with sin

forever fighting

the monster within

mind is a cage

infernal rage

screaming and growling

and cursing the sage

baring his teeth

horrible beast

wanting his freedom

so that he can feast

nights of horror

he's done it before

breaking and crushing

with blood on the floor

the sage he smiles

the sage he grins

his opponent is fearful

but he knows he'll win

bloody rain

bringer of pain

the evil inside the sage

must be contained

shaking the iron

the sage he is tired

the beast utters whispers

but he is a liar

the sage stands up straight

the beast full of hate

accepting the struggle

as part of his fate

accept your shadow