a two faced beast - by ELise

roaming earth since its creation
touching every human life
regardless of language, race, or nation
gently cutting your heart with it's knife

you've known her from the very start
a unicorn with awesome, mythical power
she's touched your mind, and soul and heart
shown you the beauty of a simple flower

the moon is reflected in her piercing gaze
her mane shimmers like a thousand stars
peace drifts about her like a gentle haze
the most beautiful creature from afar

then one day when you call her name
the silence echoes in your mind
your heart has shattered in endless pain
you feel as though you've been left behind

turning away as the tears start to fall
you feel the earth tremble and quiver
across the sky rings a terrifying call
you fall to the ground in a helpless shiver

the murky air is sliced by giant wings
a beast of size and weight unknown
cruel talons make the wind hum and sing
a massive machine of muscle and bone

he lands mere inches from your huddled form
and screams, triamphantly defiant
next to this beast you are a minute worm
even his foot has dwarfed you like a giant

with the last ounce of strength you have
you gaze into twin pools of fire and rage
his stare strips you of everything, save
an the amazing wisdom beyond your age

your soul is inhaled by this fearful beast
searched and stretched and seared
you feel no terror, not in the least
puzzled as to what you ever feared

your gaze is locked and you realize
that a familiarity exists
a memory trapped in his eyes
something dawns in the clearing mists

the eyes of this beast are one and the same
as the creature you've known since birth
the unicorn with shimmering tail and mane
is the dragon who's steps shake the earth

what is the name of this two-faced beast
who's wings swirl the clouds above
who's graceful song brings joy and peace
this two-faced beast is love