I have delved deep,
                    deep
          in the corners of pitch
     and lifted them to light

I have conquered the looming mountains
     and sifted their grains
took what I wanted
       disposed of remainder

Battled the horror beast
    the one that never dies.
         subdued it
Unclasped its strangle-hold
     from my heart and throat
Glared it deep through its eyes
   Dared it to tangle me again
I hope it does
I am ready      to crush it again

Standing    Steady     Strong
on both feet     grounded
I look towards that which I cannot control
calm              ready…