My Mighty Warrior (The Linton Worm)

(My Mighty Warrior (The Linton Worm), from Fearless Moral Inventory, by Juliet A. Wright, copyright 2008, all rights reserved.)  My Mighty Warrior

The Linton Worm

He follows me again

This worm

He knows no mercy

In the end

He squirms, attacks

And swallows

All he sees

Devouring all that’s in his path

With ease.

He lives on the east side of Linton Hill

Ravaging the countryside at will.

I fear nothing can stop him

But Mr. Summerville.

Where are you?

When I need to most?

My mighty warrior

When will you save me

From this wicked worm

That tortures my soul

Bring it under control.

He chases me

Throughout the day and night

Breathing lies

Until I think he’s right.

Why must we endure this test

Can’t it just be laid to rest

And finally

Set us free.

Where are you?

When I need you most?

My mighty warrior

When will you save me

From this wicked worm

That tortures my soul

Bring it under control

Linton

Affects all generations

Getting bigger and bigger

To swallow you whole

He wraps himself

Around your life 10 times again

Growing all the time

Even Thor

Can’t overcome his poison

Though he tries

But before you convict

Or put me on trial

When’s the last time you resisted

Linton’s smile

In my frail canoe I cross his fire

To find the strength to call him a liar

And follow the song in my heart

Where are you?

When I need you most?

My mighty warrior

When will you save me

From this burning desire

That tortures my soul

Bring it under control