Disclaimer: Don't own Lord of the Flies. If I did, I'd not be writing fanfic on the net, now would I? Didn't think so.

Warning: This poem contains slash! (Well, slash light) If you don't like slash in general, or this pairing (Ralph/Jack) in particular, there's a back button on your browser. Feel free to use it.

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Come Back
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Evil lurks in each of us.
In the dark places of our hearts
It waits.

A Beast haunts your steps.
I can sense it, hiding in your shadow.
It bides its time.

I can see it
Following in your footsteps.
It hangs over you.

How long can you hold on?
Often now, a Beast uses your eyes.
It's taking you over.

I feel it in each of us,
Searching for a foothold, a way to rule.
It's found its puppet.

Why can't you see it, feel it?
You're in its claws, doing what it wants.
It has control.

I want to save you,
Bring you back to the light, the good.
Jack, come back to me.