Darling (Poem)

My eyes burning red

The sky so dark

Howls sending chills right to your heart

I watch you from a nearby tree

I see you shiver, weak at the knee

The darkness, to you, is so engulfing

And you’re not aware yet

But it’s you I am stalking

I can sense your fear

Smell your sweat

I can practically taste you upon my lips

My lips pull back

In a knowing grin

For this game of ours has yet to begin

I want to give you a sporting chance

So I reach over and snap a small branch

You jump at the sound, taking off at a run

A shiver runs through me

Anticipating the fun

Your fear hangs behind you in the air

It flashes for me just like a flare

Crouching down low I spring from the tree

Weaving through the woods with a vicious speed

I feel my pulse quicken as I gain ground

Coming up behind you with little sound

You gasp as I grab you by the hair

Spinning you around to meet my stare

“I’ve been watching you!” I say with a smile

Leaning in closer, my grip on you tightening

“Please, by all means, continue your fighting.”

A laugh escapes me

As your screams cut through the air

With a twist, a shove, and a gasp to breath

I get you pinned nicely upon the leaves

“Now that you’re ready and into the game

Allow me to show you the true meaning of pain.”

Wth a whimper, a moan

Your body tenses

The look in your eyes sends a shock to my senses

I sneer at you then, as I lean close, and say

“Brace yourself darling, for it’s time to play!”

© Copyright E.F. Rose 3.27.13