Monsters
The worst monsters find shelter
Where they will never be found
The scariest monsters I have ever dealt with
Reside in my own head
No one can see or hear them
No one ever has any idea they’re there
But I know
I have never seen them
But I’ve heard them
Loud and clear
I know they’re there
They won’t allow me to forget
They have access
To the deepest, darkest corners of my mind
They know exactly what to say
To keep me up at night
Doubting myself
Hating myself
Being too afraid to sleep
They let me know
They are never leaving
So, I’ve gotten used to their cruel words
I’ve gotten used to being unconfident
I don’t remember what it was like
To not constantly have someone
Pointing out every little thing you do wrong
I have to live like this now
Because I don’t know
How to fight monsters