The Beast That Lurks

There sleeps a monster in my heart, I thought that I had tamed, Perhaps I never will escape, Because we share a name. He holds within him darkest depths, As violent as can be, And yet his only fervent wish, Is simply to be free. I wonder how he nested here, Or just from whence he came, For there are times I question if, We simply are the same. Then gazing into mirror’s light, My spirit knows it well, That innocently he reflects, The garden where we fell. I know not what to do with him, When he extends his hand, Or if I have authority, To rule him with command. But this I know with all my heart, The lion and the lamb, Will love and guide me still, despite, The monster that I am.