War

I feel my emotions rise against me
They break past my barricades
My weak defense does nothing to slow them
They open fire on my mind
The relentless pounding
The never-ceasing battle
The emotions have captured my mind
I am helpless to call out
They hold my mind hostage
They continue on to my heart
They nearly win
But my heart is castle strong
It may have gates, but not to intruders
As the tides slowly turn
The casualties are many
The emotions give one last final push
They have made a plethora a cracks
But they are driven back
Locked up in their unforgiving jail
My mind is freed
I silently scream as balance is restored
I put up frantic defenses that never last
I guard against an attack
One I know will soon come again