internal monster
By Owen C
Published 26 September 2023
The monstrous creature deep inside
No matter what I tried
The monster called grief
Gained control
Every time
The colourful forest underwater
Lets me rest
The way the whispering wind weaves the turquoise water
Keeps the monster at bay
White sand beaches and summer sunlight
Keeps the monster at bay
That summer has past
But the memories remain
Whenever I close my eyes
My conscious rests
At the Great Barrier Reef