The Beast

The beast zapped me

Clawing me open

Ripping me apart

Screaming no one comes to my rescue

I try to kill the monster

But it zaps me over and over

I kick out and connect with nothing

My body contorts

There’s no escape

Battling for release

My heart pounds

My breath quickens

I claw back

Teeth leave marks on flesh

Screams are blocked by my need to breathe

I flail about fighting

Alone victorious in a pool of my own essence

Ripped apart

Shallow breathing

I lay still now