The Beast

I think I see

An altered beast

By the tree

Take a peek

If you would dare

Half made of man

Half of bear

He came from underneath

I met an altered beast

I think I see

An altered beast

By the creek

Altered face and altered skin

Altered born of altered kin

He came from underneath

I met an altered beast

I think I see

An altered beast

In my dreams

In a dream, you can wake in your bed without pain

But know with conviction, it's here you'll remain

I met an altered beast

With an unsteady gait, the creature moves forth

Feel his rhythm as he tramples the earth

And you stare at his figure, stupefied in dread

As his gaze locks to yours and bores into your head

And the pulse is so loud on the inside of your brain

And you find that your feet are stuck to the terrain

Closer he comes, making dust out of stone

Forsaken you are, and what's more, all alone

I think I see

An altered beast

By the tree

I met an altered beast