I walk into the room, the silence is so loud, the

ringing in my ears, I cant seem to drown it out.

Voices calling softly, gently whispering my name.

Wooing me to the darkness, I know I can not stay.

My soul seems trapped as the haunting voices draw me in.

in the darkness I hear the beast slowly charm me to

my doom. A swirling vortex of white, surrounds my

body now. Pulling me to the light I can clearly see

it now. Gnarling teeth line its mouth, its red eyes

pierce my heart. I stand there in wonder, asking how

did this all start? It once sweet voice gurgles

harshly as it cries out in dismay. My strength is now

renewed as I safely run away. A beautiful peace fills

me, like a cool summer breeze. I grin as I finally

beat the beast that grew with in me.

Copyright ©2008 Charlotte Ann McFarland