There was a day when a part of me was shattered

I didn't know who I was anymore, I began to doubt who I was

I suffered and agonized over my loss of how I saw myself

It took two years for the healing to begin

First came my Persona

The Mask I wear to protect my soul

But this mask was flawed

Cracks allowed the pain to seep in

I was forced to tear off that mask

Toss it away for it only brought shame

I forged a new mask, one that allowed me to see

Then came my Anima

A woman in black, who knew my pain

She was calm and understanding

Gentle as a whisper, but strong as the earth

Qualities I hope to keep close to me

Then came my Shadow

He is my opposite, the thoughts I buried

He held all my pain, for I didn't have the strength to fight it

He held the Beast, the Lust, and the Coward

Three qualities I have yet to defeat

I give them names

So I may see them in the shadows

One by one, they will fall

The Beast, a terrible creature of anger

I suffered for the ignorance of others

And my voice was silenced, leaving me helpless

It was always eager to lash out

The Lust, a thing of desire

I never knew true love, and I so yearn for it

I watch others, and hope that I will find it

But I will never allow it to bring pain to another

The Coward, a pathetic being of fear

I suffered when I lost my way

Unable to find the help I so desperately wanted

I will not fall to these three

To do so will destroy me

And leave me with nothing

Over time, I have healed somewhat

And so I returned all these beings

Back to the depths of my soul

Though I still yearn for life and love

I will continue on