14/11/2022
The children that have to deal with the issues that were never their choice are the bravest souls!
This poem was written by 12 year old girl who suffers from Crohn's disease. Alexandrea entered this piece in 2 sections, and won both place for both. The adjudicator that judged the actual composition of her poem awarded her 99 points out of 100!
The Beast Within
The Beast inside lies silent,
Eyes closed within its lair.
Today it seems quite happy,
But tomorrow it might flare.
When calm it is no problem,
Life goes on as it should.
But poke The Beast and you will see,
The chaos is not good.
On most days The Beast is hiding,
Its existence can’t be seen.
It’s only when you look inside,
You’ll see where it has been.
Some days The Beast awakens,
Attacks at its own will.
Won’t whisper when it’s coming,
But life…..it goes downhill.
When The Beast is angry,
It eats me up inside.
Tearing chunks and burning holes,
There’s nowhere I can hide.
Just ride it out and sleep it off,
Until The Beast is done.
Still, quiet and resting…
And life again is fun.
I like to keep it hidden,
I don’t share The Beast with all.
I only share it with my friends,
Who’ll catch me when I fall.
The Beast who has been nameless,
Can finally be addressed.
Crohn’s Disease is “Beastly”,
But won’t stop me being my best.
— Alexandrea Rossiter
Source : Crohn's and Colitis Awareness
