Demons

My demons cleave into me
They show no mercy to my soul 
They scream
They curse
They flay my very essence as a mortal being

I fed them when they beckoned
Now they've grown so strong
And I so weak
I could not defeat them if I tried
However, she could.

My love in the shadows of hate
She could save me
But I endure only torment
I do not blame her
I blame myself

The chance I've always sought
Given away so easily
It tears me apart
To know that, again, I wasn't enough
I do not know if I can live with a smile
For I cost myself my own happiness
And it's far too late for me to save it