I like what I see

So many people in view

Juicy and meaty is how I like it

My tongue gets wetter

I had an impulse to eat them

Especially the children

They were small and vulnerable

I hid out of view

Knowing they couldn’t see me

I was ready to go after them

A cake was brought out

The candles flickered with fire

I took a step back

I wasn’t afraid of the candles

A shocking memory came to mind

These weren’t strangers I wanted to eat

They were my family

How did I forget

They cheered when I blew out my candles

Now I was a monster

It was too late for me

My hunger grew

I was starving

The impulse grew stronger

I had made up my mind

I was going to eat them anyways