There was always that fear deep within his mind
that what had taken his father
could easily happen to him he was at that age
the hurt had never gone away
the sight of him turning into that evil creature
like watching a horror feature!
But those years of regret had been pushed aside
life cannot be lived that way
then one day like a replay it happened to him
talking one moment then pain
next memory waking up later alive but weak
finding it hard to speak!
A metallic taste in his mouth and chewing on flesh
a body by his side near bins
in a dingy part of the city he did not recognise
nobody was about he felt sick
running away from there like an animal after a kill
he sensed a satisfaction and thrill!
Was this going to be his life from now on he mused
as he went into his home
trying not to wake his wife as the hunger remained
what was he going to do
showering it lingered as blood went down the drain
now feeling despair and strain!
The next morning he awoke bright back to normal
it now seemed just a dream
at breakfast heard the news of the savage murder
there was nothing he could do
but knew like his old man there would be many more
something he could not ignore!
This was the time his wife excitedly gave him the news
she was expecting their first child
at first elated this was what they wanted so much
then inside reality hit home
knowing another beast would be born to kill if a boy
it would have to wait his joy!
Until he could know what the child’s sex would be
a decision had to be made
the cycle had to be broken it could not continue
why had it happened so late
truly believed the curse would not affect his life
leaving for work kissed his wife.
The creature awakened within him once gain
he must not lose control!
Always that fear!
The Foureyed Poet.