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I have looked Into the face Of a real-life Monster He came into view When I could Stare No longer I tried to catch him Flinch, But when he cringed I pondered… I have looked Into the face Of a real-life Monster .

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Written by

DylanMcFadden

28 / M / Seattle

Published: Nov 13, 2020
LinesWords: 2143

Notes: Inspired by all the times I stared at myself in the mirror as a kid...and all the times I've avoided "looking in the mirror" as an adult.

"We have seen the enemy, and he is us"
Tags: #monster #enemy #cringe #flinch #mirror #ponder #evil #sin #myself #stare

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