I Dare

You hunted me

Chasing me through alleyways

Knocking down my door

Watched me from tree shadows in the park

I was cautious

Always peering over shoulders

Listening for snapping twigs

Shallow breathing

I was once scared

But now I dare you

You can come

Threaten me

You thought

You could lock me away

Chain me to my demons

Make sure I hid away for good

But I will spit in your face

You can't remove the fire from my eyes

My heart burns with passion

My spirit with creativity

You have lost

Think you own me

But you don't even own yourself

Tired of lying

Afraid you'll never make the cut

I can stand before you

Turn your weapons against you

Because you can't run away from fear

It will consume you

Unless you consume it