the day my innocence died
was like any other day
cartoons stuffed animals
a child at play

humming happily in my world on the floor
cartoons color flashing on the door
as you walked out I watched you go
it was never your fault how could you know

the monster did not live under the bed
my monster was hiding inside a mans head
it only came out when you went away
who knew monsters attacked during the day?

Who knew my monster could speak
in words of forked tongue
whispers of don't tell
(I'll Kill you) don't tell anyone

when you came home my monster he smiles
it hissed she is sick
in bed for a while
I heard my mother
is she okay
she'll be just fine
my monster would say
then slither out the door
with another days pay

07/12/2005

Posted on 07/12/2005
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