THE MONSTER

Something I keep running from
Something I don't want to see
Something frightening, veiled in the dark
Maybe the monster is me
Maybe the abuse, that wouldn't stop
Somehow, twisted me up inside
Until I couldn't recognize
The hideous creature, I hide
What if I dare to let it out
Will it go away, deflate
Or explode into a vengeance
Of anger, rage and hate
Behind the good girl facade
A monster lurks inside
A monster with raging emotions
The ones I thought had finally died
There's something I keep running from
Something I don't want to see
I may not be the good girl, after all
But please; Don't let the monster be me
Anger and rage are the monster
I keep running from their wrath
So afraid to unleash it
I keep trying to stay out of it's path
I caught a glimpse in the mirror
Startled, I began to realize
When I was looking at my reflection
I saw the monster in my eyes