The shadows grew closer, their claws outstretched
Their taint filled the air, my chances farfetched
Endlessly they rose and fought upon our fleet
Tension high strung, silence, only a heart beat
Embodiments of fear and spreaders of hatred
Soulless husks carved into fear-inspiring forms
Their forces dominated many, as they spread like a flood
Thunder clouds of animosity, taking over many by storm
I stood tall, eyes determined, facing each one
In their red eyes, I saw broken memories of the past
Terror invaded my mind, for a moment I knelt broken, done
The Shadows came forward while I stood aghast
Suddenly new memories blazed and I rose
Courage against hopelessness, my truth against foes
I roared and vowed to battle on until the break of light
Despite my bravado
Despite my show
They overcame and it became night
Yet there were no stars