The Might of Mars

the slice of a knife
sharpened to kill
blood that spills pools of deep red

glimmering black in the moonlight
a mysterious galaxy
that’ll swallow you whole

acting on instinct
a show of strength
conviction to fight

blades cut
bravery eliminates
that which does not serve

purpose

strategy learned
earned 
through effort

bring the heat
the fire is inside me

a cauldron of passion boils
alchemizing the will 
to explode

blow this place to pieces
and rebuild
with a foundation of stone