This poem was inspired by Angel After the Fall Issue Nine.
It is called, "One Shell Too Full."
Everyone thinks this shell is hollow
What would they say if they knew
That this shell was actually too full?
I try to make the filth exit my new shell
But the filth fights back
The filth uses twice as much strength
I am strong outside this shell
But within it I am weak
My glare does not frighten the filth
But the filth's glare frightens me
The filth should tremble when in my view
But I instead tremble in the filth's view
I fear that if we both keep pushing
That this shell may break into pieces
I can already feel this shell cracking
Soon one piece will fall and shatter
I think the filth is winning…