Cruel, incisive and demeaning,
the troll in my head used to
scare me.
Now, we
regularly sit down for
tea,
wear funny hats
and take turns making up
facts.
Make friends with your troll
and you may find,
the ogre you imagined -
under the warts, horns,
and bluster -
only wants for you to be
better, stronger, and
kind.