My Eyes Are Open Poem by Bryan E. DeYoung

Endless regression into dark chasm
have I rode with the reigns of the
demons firmly within my own hands,

Ever have I beckoned and pleaded with
you, demons, to teach me salvation,
to carry me out of this downward
spiral, to help me become whole
and full and strong,

But selfishly have you, demons, allowed
anger and loathing to speak, to deceive,
to promise without meaning, to lie
and I, being but a fledgling, trusted
your intent,

But my eyes are open now
I am he, I am she and it is my hand
that now holds this knob that with
but a simple turn unleashes your own
fear.....beautiful, powerful, transcendant
Love,

Do you feel that pressure, demons, as it
is I who holds these reigns and I who
am pulling back on you. You will carry
me hence no longer. Let you stand
before Love in its true form unabated,
unyielding, needless. Let you see now
at the end of your time who I am.

Faith be with you, demons, for you are
withering thin and dying. And only
now will you see that he who now speaks
to you is the God within me.

Truth fills these sails, demons and I am
going where you fear to go. Wake now to
that fear which you have so gratiously soaked
me within. Stand judged for what you are.

My Eyes Are Open