Monsters

Monsters may not want blood,
and they may not have claws,
nor the mandible, drooping—
the smiling jaws;
without scales or hair,
even growling, I dare
say that monsters may lurk
deep inside you.

Still, without teeth
they may gnaw at your soul;
without mouths, they may take you
and swallow you whole,
or leave you in tact
save a broadening hole
that pulls you inside
and reminds you.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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November 30, 2018 at 10:08 AM
wow, my new favorite poem, keep it up!
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December 5, 2018 at 11:35 AM
Thanks a lot!
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