A/N: This poem was inspired by Citizen Soldier's  newest song Face to Face

I fought my demons and I'll live to tell the story.

I fought them and I'll share my story.

What a terrifying place.

I'm left alone here in my head.

Left alone with my dark thoughts.

I remember every last mistake I've made.

I can't forgive myself.

I can't forget it.

But if I face my darkest days, will I finally make my peace?

If I finally face the dark side of me, will I finally have peace?

But does- STOP!

No, I will not be defined by the life I left behind.

You will see that I'd rather die on my feet than live on my knees.

That I'd rather die on the frontlines than live on the sidelines.

I'm face to face with my demons.

I have to be fearless.

I'm not afraid anymore!

My life is worth the struggle.

The scars I bear are my war paint.

I'm face to face with my demons.

Canyou pray that it's not too late for me.

My past will not be my present or future.

I won't let my past define me anymore.

I'm face to face with my demons.

I will fight my demons and I'll live to tell.

I fought my demons and I'll live to tell.

I have never had anyone to hold my hand.

It's me against the world.

I'm at war with monsters in my head.

I kept digging until I hit the jackpot.

I'm not ashamed of who I used to be.

You won't ever take this fight from me.

I won't let you.

You'll soon find out I'd rather die on my feet than live on my knees.

I'm face to face with my demons.

I'm not afraid.

My life is worth the struggle.

The scars I bear are my war paint.

Face to face with my demons.

Pray it's not too late for me.

My past will never define me.

I'm face to face with the dark side.

I'll fight my demons and I'll live to tell.

I fought my demons and I'll live to tell.

When you're in such a dark place, something has to change.

So face it!

I'm face to face with my demons.

I'm not afraid, anymore.

Life is worth the struggle.

My scars are my war paint.

Face to face with my demons.

Pray it's not too late for me.

My past will never define me.

I'm face to face.

We don't choose our demons, but we get to decide who owns who.

-Elizabeth/Numa