‘It’ is evil (personified).
‘It’ is (your) greed (or attachment).
‘It’ is (your) hatred (or aversion).
‘It’ is (your) delusion (or ignorance).
‘It’ is (your) monster.
‘It’ is (your) guilt (reflected).
‘It’ is (your) fear (reflected).
‘It’ is (self-)sabotage (reflected).
‘It’ might be out there too,
but ‘It’ will be powerless
if the evil within is not empowered.
‘It’ is your responsibility.