She came out early this year
The monster, baring her teeth as she stretches after her long nap in the sun
Expecting her in October I shudder at the first of September

Inquiries hiss through her teeth
What have I been doing
Why do I bother
Do you think they actually like you?

She laughs as defensive, I hide in the corner of my room
Covers over my eyes, shrinking away from anything she could taunt