The Monster

not to be confused with or associated with my upcoming novel 'Monsters'

When they broke your body

they broke my mind

Shards of the former me

ripped and tore

stitched and sewed

a new rag doll husk

A hideous reminder

of who I used to be

A new reflection

of who I am now

I don't recognize them

That thing in the mirror

with a blank stare

down-turned mouth

and fresh blood on its hands

Author's Note

not to be confused with or associated with my upcoming novel 'Monsters'