My Monster

There is a monster following me 
Constantly lurking in the shadows 
Where no one else can see 
I stare right into its eyes and sometimes 
Must turn away because I am so scared 
And disgusted by what I see 

My monster likes to keep me company 
Even when I'm surrounded by friends, and when I'm all alone 
It whispers in my ear 
Telling me to stop, to change, that I'll never be good enough 
My  monster forces me to stand in front of my reflection 
Then continues to point out every flaw and imperfection it can find 
My monster screams at me to finish my homework 
Taunts me when I make a mistake 
And brings tears to my eyes when I have no reason to cry 

My monster is mean and ugly, and never takes a vacation 
Through all the months and seasons it follows me 
My monster is a part of me 
And I'm scared that my monster 
Who I now know so well  
Will never let me be free