Battle

Inflicting catastrophic fatalities, 
Beheading umpteen soldiers, 
Conquering  other's kingdoms,
Plundering their wealth, women, 
Many terrific battles I won. 

King of kings though I'm, 
I'm afraid to wage war
Against my own conscience -
The invisible, undefeatable 
Enemy dwelling within me, 
Without weapons, he wins. 

A battle without swords, 
A battle without words, 
A battle without clarion, 
A battle without blood, 
Battle against my own conscience
Is silent but the toughest
Of all the battles I've waged
Where I stand defeated!