The Beast Inside

There’s a quiet beast living inside

Stroking it’s head, I hold my love

 Rising in harrowing thoughts of bliss

 Losing momentum with no return

I fall outside the lines and norms

My heart does the same as it beats

Forgetting to switch off my light

Breathing and counting my breath

Releasing the beast lingering inside

Giving it love because I can 

I am open to change.

                                                        May 2022