the hungry selves sit and paw
at the mirror
of self expansion
attempting to intimidate their way in
to claim ownership of psyche
time and sovereignty
are no match
for the surging appetite of **********
a desire to consume
to rearrange and
overrule the vulnerabilities present
the hungry selves bare their teeth
in growling disapproval
predatory instinct bounces higher
off the chorus of snarls
wishing to shred the skin
from their reflective face
to scratch and mar the surface
of good will
the hungry selves shift and merge
in combat
though a way in shall not be found
amidst the confusing shackles
peace crumbles
under the weight of responsibility
patience perspires
in her irritation
strength overpowers
bickering mouths
and nature rattles forward
with intent
absolving conflicts
electing the new pack leader
a confrontation of one too many selves
a shattering realisation
and a pounding of retreating paws
the meal of
resurrected conscience
suddenly comes
to a pause
at what cost
does knowing oneself
come?
Feb 16
Feb 16, 2026 at 7:14 PM UTC
the hungry selves sit and paw
at the mirror
of self expansion
attempting to intimidate their way in
to claim ownership of psyche
time and sovereignty
are no match
for the surging appetite of **********
a desire to consume
to rearrange and
overrule the vulnerabilities present
the hungry selves bare their teeth
in growling disapproval
predatory instinct bounces higher
off the chorus of snarls
wishing to shred the skin
from their reflective face
to scratch and mar the surface
of good will
the hungry selves shift and merge
in combat
though a way in shall not be found
amidst the confusing shackles
peace crumbles
under the weight of responsibility
patience perspires
in her irritation
strength overpowers
bickering mouths
and nature rattles forward
with intent
absolving conflicts
electing the new pack leader
a confrontation of one too many selves
a shattering realisation
and a pounding of retreating paws
the meal of
resurrected conscience
suddenly comes
to a pause
at what cost
does knowing oneself
come?
2026
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