TUG OF WAR

In the heart's quiet chambers, a battle unfolds,

A timeless struggle, as ancient as tales told.

Two forces, they beckon with equal allure,

Good and evil, both seeking to secure.

With ropes woven tight from dreams and desire,

They pull at our hearts, they stoke the fire.

One whispers sweet promises, the other, despair,

In this endless contest, we're caught unaware.

Good, like the morning sun, gentle and warm,

Offers compassion and shelter from harm.

It beckons with kindness, a guiding star's light,

Promising hope in the darkest of night.

Evil, a shadow, with temptations that gleam,

Its allure is seductive, a dangerous dream.

It lures with illusions, with pleasures untold,

Yet leaves shattered spirits, hearts bitter and cold.

The battleground's set in the depths of our soul,

Where choices are made, where destinies unfold.

The tugging is constant, a relentless demand,

As we stand at the crossroads, with choices in hand.

But remember, dear traveler, in this endless strife,

You're the captain of your ship, the master of life.

Though the tug of war rages, fierce and unkind,

The power to choose, lies deep in your mind.

Choose wisely, my friend, let your heart be your guide,

For in the balance of choices, your destiny resides.

In the end, it's your actions, the path that you pave,

That will lead you to victory or the depths of the grave.

So when faced with decisions, both mighty and small,

Remember the tug of war, the battle to call.

Choose good over evil, let your conscience be clear,

And the light of your spirit will banish all fear.

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© The Inspirer

04/10/2023