The Tyrant Within

As the dictator declares, the traitors are in despair.
His crown surrounds the land, as his plans drowns the people.
No one remains as their chains are left in pain.
His call for peace, only cease at the fall.

Yet the tyrant I fear is the one in the mirror,
a crown of desire, my own reign draws me nearer.

His armies march, the banners wave,
Yet I am the master and still the slave.