Abuse - Assault Depression - Anxiety

Monsters Among Us

By: Liz Hardie

As children we ask, “Are there monsters among us; monster under my bed?”

The answer was, “No” and I was never told, “Beware of who you fall in love with.”

Monsters are described as ugly and frightening

Those you fall in love with can be both, monsters are not a myth

They are humans, dressed in normal clothes

A beautiful person with a kind, heart, as gentle as a lamb

Full attention and love, with a soul as pure as silk

All seems right, you coexist in a perfect world, then BAM!

The monster surfaces and rears its ugly head

A darkened soul with a cold heart, filled with sadness

Controlling and hurting others brings them satisfaction, fills that hole

The hole created by someone, fueling their madness

Monsters steal your heart and crush your dreams

They disguise themselves well, appearing anytime day and night

Beware of who you give your heart to and share your hopes

Monsters live among us, waiting to use and abuse, to dim your light.