The Hunger

The mirror gleamed back a promising young man.

To my surprise that man was me.

I smile wide and wink at my twin image.

It was the night of my date with Alison,

How I loved her so.

Her skin was soft and creamy,

Her green eyes gleamed full of life and joy,

Her lips were plump,

Her cheeks, rosy.

She was truly a beauty.

I started my car and headed towards her house.

Seven was the time we set for the date to start.

I held my breath as I ringed on her doorbell.

Her father answered with a stern glower upon his face.

He held out his hand and we shared a stiff hand shake.

I promised to take good care of her and have her home by ten.

As I nodded in agreement with her father,

She took her first step down the stairs.

I gasped as her beauty literally took my breath away.

She shined so bright with her wide smile.

Her lovely red dress hugged her body.

Her diamond earrings dangled from her curly mass of dark hair.

I finally exhaled as she leapt into my arms.

I embraced her close and smelled her hair.

Of lilacs she smelt.

As if a dream came to life.

Together for the prom we went.

We danced and floated across the floor.

I swept her off her feet.

I could tell from the look she had upon me.

After the dance

I parked upon the hill.

Caressed her neck and kissed her lips.

I loved her so much

I wanted her all.

She held me close and whispered "I Love You."

I whispered back, "I love you too my dear"

As I sank my teeth into her neck.

She cried in pain and screamed, "What are you doing?"

I ignored her and kept munching.

She pushed and fought with all her mite.

I give her props for her descent fight.

I pulled away more skin as the blood flowed thick.

I devoured her neck and her body went limp.

Her eyes no longer full of neither joy nor life.

"What has happened my dear?"

I held her tight and began to cry.

Her flesh was so tender and delicious.

I don't understand why she's not responsive.

"Alison! Wake up!" I screamed.

But her eyes lay dull and her body was still.

I shout out of furry at myself.

I wanted her all, but not like this.

I wanted her forever, for me to keep.

But now she's gone because of my hunger.

I couldn't control myself like I have been before.

My screams couldn't cover all of my fears.

With her body I didn't know what to do.

I just carried her body to the town and turned myself in.

They came quick and put me in a tight coat.

And here I am in walls made of foam.

Meals of raw meat brought to me

From under the door

To keep me satisfied.

And for here I wait.

Forevermore.