I never believed in monsters until
I grew up
I didn't flinch or freeze or flee and
I never felt like this

I never had that crushing pain
I have right now
I didn't stare into space whilst
I fussed and faffed

I never thought I'd see this man
I am
I didn't want to consider even what
I would become

I always get like this now though
I host this hated beast
I do hide from the monster now
I gave Him his teeth