The Monster Beckons

The monster beckons
And you come to meet this new friend.
Fear entices you
And you go, led by its sweet poison.
Loneliness wraps around you 
And you feel warm in its presence. 
Pain sears through your heart
And your soul asks for more.
Then hope tries to break your defences
But you shut it down without blinking.
Happiness timidly crawls into your life
But you chase it away and turn off the light.
Darkness veils your universe
And you sit on the floor, cry, and give in.
You are now an empty vessel
And you thrive in your misery. 
The monster beckons
And you welcome this old friend.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Mcguire Avatar
October 3, 2018 at 2:11 AM
Great Poem!
Krutsinger Avatar
August 23, 2018 at 1:09 AM
Alex, this is a sweet first poem for Poetry Soup! You are among friends and I am an admirer. I like the way happiness timidly crawls into your life, and you chase it away. We have all done this, but you have actually made it real now.
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