Sensory Overload

i am growling.

they can’t hear me, but they know,

surely they know.

they should know.

i am powerful,

they know not to approach me.

if they come too close, i will bite them.

i will bite them with my teeth.

why won’t they let me alone?

i am being still.

i will bite them if i have to.

i am sad.

i am scared.

 i am powerful.

i can keep them away with my growling,

my silent growling.

they know i will bite.

i hope they don’t make me bite.

i hope they keep their distance.

i love them.

i hope i don’t have to bite.

i am so sad.

i am so lonely.

i am so afraid.

i am so small.

all i have is the silent growl….

and the teeth.

     ~ mari stein~