Monster Appetites

“I am a creature of appetites.”

Calliope feels like a monster because her hunger is so big. She realizes her desires aren't evil. They are just part of her nature.

“The forest knows my name.”

The darkness in the woods reflects the darkness inside her. It is easier to face a beast than your own needs. She finds peace in the wild.

Sometimes you have to stop hiding your true self to find someone who actually sees you. The monsters around her are more honest than the people. She learns to trust the teeth.

“My hunger is my compass.”

Hunger can be a guide. It led her away from a life that was too small. She finally stopped apologizing for wanting more.