Bite

I never understood vampire stories.
The metaphor, I mean.
Beautiful monsters—this I know,
but not the draining, the teeth. What is the draw?
Will you name it for me?

I have already been made small.
I will not be consumed.

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Miranda Barber-Rowe writes weird poetry and dark fiction. She currently lives in Maryland. She can be found at twitter at @badcattales.