Darkness

I have a dirty secret,

one of many, yes I know.

But this one in particular,

I haven't told a soul.

I keep it locked inside my head,

so no one sees the truth.

Everyone would run away

if they had the slightest clue.

Tell me would you love me still,

if my soul were dark and hollow?

I doubt you would but if you could,

it's quite the pill to swallow.

there's a monster deep inside me,

and if I ever set it free,

the consequence would be severe

a demon is what you'd see.

Please don't ask what my secret is,

my deepest darkest fear.

Something lurks beneath my skin

that grows each passing year.