Independence needs
to make His mark,
to take over
unsuspecting lives,
young and unsullied.

With quiet yet
determined force
he claims His victim.

Sleep once reigned supreme;
a full nine hours
without a break
until Hunger stepped in.
Independence holds the trump card.

Now two hours are fine
because older
beings are still awake
enjoying each other's company.
Independence knows

just how to make His presence
felt. All He needs is
the parents' stress,
a toddler's mind
to feed His desire.