Overheard Tale

I overheard a tale
Told long ago
Of a magical creature
Is it true? I dunno

She started life
In a pale yellow egg
Safely cocooned
From head to leg

As she emerged
Cracked open their heart
Became their pet
Right from the start

As she grew
It became more clear
She required obsession
In dreams she'd appear

Upon her coat
Patterns ever changing
Stare long enough
Your soul started breaking

One break of day
The earth seemed to speak
Underneath her gaze
Dance became bleak

They blocked their ears
From the sound she made
Couldn't trust their eyes
Withdrew, dismayed

Their favourite pet
So delightful when new
Like a torn family photo
Caused pain anew

Those who knew them
Are still full of pity
They never got back
What was lost to their pretty