It leers in the unknown

Concealed with traps

Arose when I was born

Consistencies it lacks

It is the shadow

I wish I didn't know

I don't use it often

But when it has brew

Rare as autumn

It shows what I knew

It consumes me wholly

Losing myself uncontrollably

Destroying things completely

Not giving a second thought

Untill my identity is lost woefully

Unaware of the issues it brought

It follows me wherever I go

While it's enthusiasm grows

When my guard was down

It's problems entered sneakily

It's true purpose is profound

But it shows it's threats deceitfully