Monster

It's a monster
that creeps during the winter
its a black shadow
that swallows me whole.

its an itch
that i can not scratch
a ride
that i am too short to go on.

a stretch
that is far too wide
and far too long
to reach.

what is this monster?
you may ask.
this monster is
many things.

he comes in with despair
and utter hopelessness
thoughts of suicide
and feelings of anxiety

he reminds me
how fat i am
everytime i pass
a simple reflection

he points out sharp objects
that are in plain sight
and shows me new places
to let out my pain.

he gnwals through my skin
and burries a deep hole
and he will stay there
all winter long

then one day
the birds will chirp
and the flowers will blossom
and i will wave goodbye to the Monster

I will simply whisper
a short ending
and a quick Ode' to him
and expect to see him next winter