Behind the shadows their lurks
a monster
that makes our hands shake
and our eyes bleed dry;
who suppresses our smiles
as we lay awake.
Behind the shadows their lurks
a monster
that robs us of our appetite
and our will to live;
who will clip our wings and
watch as we cry into the night.
Behind the shadows their lurks
a monster
that straps us to our beds and
draws lines upon our skin;
who plagues our thoughts
and laughs as we scream from within.
Behind the shadows their lurks
a monster
that feasts upon our self esteem and motivation;
who has swallowed the sun whole,
bringing complete dark.
Behind the shadows their lurks
a monster,
and I do not know how to
tame the beast,
but I will not allow him
to tame me.