A Demon's Decree

They took me down, brought out an old me
a weaker self, ever so plain to see.
They beat me down and thought they had won.
Until they saw that wicked smile, for it had begun.

They thought me weak, pitiful and small.
But did they know, I can crush them all?
For thinking me frail, no will of my own
It was then that my dark light shone.

For Death is my ally, with power unending
their souls are what would truly be rending.
With thorns of black and flashes of silver
I dispatched of them, leaving not even a sliver.

A message to all who dare to attack!
Be it in your best interests, to turn and run back.
You thought me easily defeated, but now you will see
what really happens when you get the true me.

For when I am knocked down, burnt to ashes by flame
The Phoenix and I are both the same.
So come one, come all to witness my Fall!
I will show you so truly that you are just that small.

When I get back up, I come back stronger
I will make sure that you live no longer.
If Death is whom you seek, I can make it so.
Let me knock on his door and let him know…