I used to Wonder

I used to wonder
When I was very young
What it was like to be different
And apart from everyone

I used to wonder
When I was very small
If being unlike other species
Made a difference at all

I used to wonder
When I first met a Norn
Why he laughed and teased
And left me feeling torn

I used to wonder
When I was exiled and abused
Whether they ever really liked me
Or if I was just being used

I used to wonder
Why they never seemed to care
But judged me only by my colour,
Fangs, scales, shape and hair

It never was my fault that
I am a Grendel and not a Norn
But I am hated and misused
Why am I judged on how I was born?