Virtues by Gemma

Virtues


Kneeling on the ground
her hands together
her mouth muttering silent words
her eyes closed

A single tear
she kneels in silence
blessed by a golden light
protected in her virtues

The daemons circle her
a gnashing of teeth
claws ready to snatch
sniffing the air

she keeps the faith
she holds on
repeating her promises
reciting her mantra

They try different tricks
weaving dark thoughts
sowing seeds of doughty
untrusting feelings

The light is strong
she smiles hearing the truth
she stands and starts to walk
salvation is near

she walks into the light
saved by her virtue
not letting them pull her down
smiling and walking

she looks back and whispers
"keep smiling don't let them get you"
and then she is gone
Freedom