green monster

I stood aside

thou entered with a stride.

I was a tad unsure

the seed sown without cure

watered with suspicion

germinated ,  akin to a scorpion

the poison churned and swelled

my spirit bruised and felled 

the  fertile garden of my mind

rationality turned blind

vermin of doubt flowered

Alas! serenity withered

What's that in the shadows?
The green creature in the meadow

green monster firmly branched

my confidence melted , blanched

its roots gnawed my soul

possessed me foul

I battled with swords of fears

and a shield of helpless tears

crushed the foe , it did flee

the enemy was inside me

the raging storm

did not calm.

I held the broom of regret

each cobweb cleaned, ferret

gathered the twigs, a bonfire

of envy, doubt, a burning pyre

a new form unleashes

rising like phoenix from ashes.

 I preach a sermon simple

 my mind a holy temple 

wipe your soiled shoes, welcome.

written for Yeah Write - Poetry writing challenge