The Wolf

I never really thought about it.

But it was always there.

I mean I guess I always knew

a part of me was never really bare.

I hid it deep inside myself,

I was afraid someone would see.

But now, when I look back,

I was never really me.

I spent so much time afraid

to let me out, to set me free.

I didn't stop to think

what I was doing to me.

But I had strength, a power

buried in my chest.

If you're wondering what happened

I think that you can guess.

A stormy sea surged and swelled

and steeped inside my heart.

It raged so loud I thought

that I might just break apart.

Somehow, one day,

though I can't decipher when,

I made peace with that old beast

and now we two are friends.

She howls and growls and protects me well,

when when i'm in need of power.

Any foe whom tries to harm me,

soon will be devoured.

If you're feeling brave,

You may meet my beast.

It's best if you are friends

for the wolf is friends with me.