Fear

He walked up in front of the monster
He stood there as it screamed and tortured others
He stood there pale and lifeless as it approached him
He stood there with his sword tall and brave ready to defeat it
He stood there thinking of all the times it had hurt his family
He stood there crying, then dropped to the floor
He sat there and it took him away without hesitation
He didn't stand there anymore
He didn't fight for what's right
He killed himself not his life but his soul
His fear now lived in his eyes and forever will it stay.