A New Game

Did you think you could forget me?
As if I were a mere mortal?
You thought that I would just leave quietly?
As if you are not the portal?

I live on within your mind
Just as I did before.
Always lurking in the dark
Waiting to release the spore.

I'd like to play a little game
Since you think you are "creator"
I'd like to put it to the test
To see which one of us is greater.

I once created legions
Without breaking a sweat
How could you compete with me?
How could I see you as a threat?

I will give you one chance
To prove you are superior
To show me that you are far more
Than just a tough exterior.

However, if you cannot
Before the time is up
I'll take my place as fronting face
And you'll be in lockup.

And one by one
I'll destroy your glee
Until you're left with nothing
And I can finally break free.

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Image: Unsplash - mahdi rezaei

This piece was written for day 19 of the Halls of Pandemonium challenge put on by Bradley Ramsey.

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