Once upon a time....

There was a scary yet brave

Vicious and smart beast.

Who preyed on the innocent

That wore their hearts on a sleeve.

There came a time when he all he wanted

Was a friend with a human heart.

Month after month

Year after year.

The only friend he had

Was his reflection in the shattered mirror.

Soon enough, a person showed up.

It was young girl

Of a certain kind of beauty.

She held her head high

And eyes open wide.

He really wanted to meet her

But thought she'd be scared.

He buckled up with all of his might.

She yelled and ran with fright.

It turns out he was right.

He will never have friends.

Not human ones at least.

Because no one will ever

Want to be friends with a beast.