Cleanse

Vile

blackened heart

blackened soul

teeth digging in

rending dreams

no child should have to run from.

Disguised

cloaked decent

only the tiny eyes

lips trembling with fear

for deep inside

they know

it will be their fault

never yours

see the monster beneath.

Dancing through the shadows

I stalk

desiring to rid myself

this world

those poor imps

from your tainted touch.

Death escapes

last breath

trials of blood

at my feet.

Eyes fading

glow extinguished

now

I can wash this sin away.

November 29/18