Beast
The scream comes out as I open my lips
My brow sweat on my fingertips
The ego stands and forgets I’m there
His black ash falling in the air
Long ago I charred his back
He stayed and waited to attack
If I defeat the beast, what lies ahead?
If I leave it behind what’s there instead?
Am I afraid to be naked and clear
What would I even do here?
I caught a glimpse of my real self
The beast had put her on the shelf
How do I kill it once and for all
How do I get it eventually fall?
I want to crawl out, fresh and newly made
If I can talk to the demon, simply persuade
Your ego won’t live here, it will die
I can convince him of this lie
