This world of ignorance and bliss
In what we see and what we sense
Where love and hate may meet in a kiss
Where the dirt is too unfathomable to cleanse

Darkness lies in us all
Even in the brightest of light
At its gates and beyond its wall
The evil is always ready to fight

It is the easy path
It is the most natural choice
Turning the cheek is outweighed by uncontrollable wrath
The good getting drowned in the shattering noise

I oftentimes struggle and at times I lose
I don’t always turn my cheek
And sometimes I am appalled by my views
When the light of goodness shines so bleak

Yet it still shines
By night or by day
And it’s shown in frowns and in lines
That is the constant fight it’s not giving way

The dark lies in its shadow
And reaches the surface from time to time
When my morals are low
There I am far from my prime

Though both will never be completely victorious
Though both will never be completely destroyed
Their successes can be glorious
But they can’t be infinitely enjoyed

There is solace in that knowing
And also a sprinkle of grief
For wisdom or folly will be growing
You decide is what I believe

Make your choices
Some will lead to regret
Your answer to the voices
You alone determine what course will be set