Reality
By
Adina Levitan
And so she smiled
As sweet as can be
In the face of the monster
Called reality.
It bared its ugly teeth
And flared its nostrils wide
Under its scrutinizing glare
There was nowhere to hide
In its home, a cave
Filled with dark shadows, no light
She tried to run
As her soul was filled with fright
But the monster gave chase
And despite how fast the little girl tried to run
The monster was always ahead
And it seemed like he had won
Her throbbing legs
And aching heart
Proved how she felt
Like she was being torn apart
Was there anywhere
She would be safe and free
A place where she could escape
The pains of reality?
Because that monster
Tests and tries
To break you down
Your dead soul is his prize
When you run away
He will pursue
But if you befriend him
He will be helpful to you
Don’t run
Despite the chase
Invite him to join you
And create your own place
Reality, you fiend
I thought you were my foe
But truly you’re my comrade
And now, the truth I know