The Warrior Within
By Nick Maddix
Dec. 16, 2002 at 12:45 p.m.

With a sword in hand I leap upon my prey
I bash down the darkness not showing any signs of tears
I do not question my decision, for if I do, I would feel guilty
And being guilty of something that I've done, is my worst fear

The adversary exiled, I continue on my way across the plains of anguish
So much blood, so much death, the scent of it overwhelms me
The air around me grows colder and I hold my body close
Will I too die in this rotting hell? Shall it consume my body?

The sky burns red with blood, The sun breathes fire
What does fate have in store for me, will I die a terrible death as well?
Am I really a killer that has no place in this world, no heart, no soul?
Turning back time, not an option now, I can only change the future now

I lay down my sword; it has no further use for me anymore
This weapon of annihilation, the cold-hearted killer that cost so many lives
I should have been the one to die; this war inside my head consumes me
Oh holy mother, please take me now, take me away from the pain swelled within my eyes

She does not hear my call, cursed skies, damned skies
Why can't she just fulfill my request, it is but a simple task for her
Perhaps, she feels my pain and is willing to accept change
Change, I have only known this devilish part of myself, how can I dispose of this anger

I realized I am not alone in this journey, but at the same time I feel alone
My beloved sister, my superb comrades, my parents, they have sought to see me through
One step at a time, I can find the courage to complete this task
I scream out my mission to the skies, and they seem to accept it as I do

I start on the road today, not the warrior of death, but the warrior within
My heart and soul are the doorways; I only need to find the keys to bliss
Wait for me goddess, I shall prove myself to you soon enough
This hellish side of me will be extinguished, the side of me I shall never miss