she combs through the
flaming flesh that is
guarded by
A hungry monster alive
in the ticking torso of her body

rattling hands turn on the
faucets to block the
disturbing noise
of the beast that is

scratching my
skin
climb out
from
the cobwebbed throat

that it is trapped in.
Tried to purge the demons and
leave the secrets

in the bathroom toilet

the hanging trap of the
shrieking scream swallows

intestines
Rib cages
my innocence

consumes
flesh upon flesh

Unravels each
flimsy fault to my


naked eyes.

It crawls its way out of my
mouth.

The beast from within.