I have an alter ego, he wants to come out and play,
Dark thoughts and desires he sends my way.
A side of me that I try to ignore,
But he keeps knocking at my mind's door.

I do my best to keep him locked away,
For fear of what havoc he might replay.
He whispers twisted thoughts in my ear,
Trying to convince me to let him steer.

But I resist, I fight against his power,
Knowing the consequences could be dour.
I cannot let him take control,
For he would consume me whole.

So I push him down, I bury him deep,
Hoping that his influence won't seep.
But still, he lingers in the shadows,
Waiting for a chance to overthrow.

He's sinister sweet, seductively mean,
With a mind full of carnage -
A part of me that I've never seen.
He challenges me, tests my will,
I fight against him, a battle uphill.

I know the consequences could be dire,
If I let him consume me in his fire.
So I stand strong, I stand tall,
Refusing to let him make me fall.

But he waits in the shadows, patient and sly,
A part of me that won't say goodbye
I must remain vigilant, I must stay strong,
For he will always be with me, right or wrong.

I have an alter ego, a dark reflection,
A part of me that has no direction.
I keep him at bay, locked inside,
Hoping one day he will subside.

But until then, I must remain aware,
Of the darkness that lurks within, a constant stare.
I have an alter ego, he wants to come out and play,
But I must keep him locked and caged away.


© Words Of Anthrax