Sunday, November 13, 2011

On a Cold Cold Night


Death’s ring finger digs into my spine, sneezing winds sneaking through
cracks in my windows.  Bleak shadows shuttering, shaking,
glowing a grass green glimmering like blades.  A stiff scent of blood
my blood dripping through my nose.
Night moves like a banshee whooshing and wailing
till I guard my ears.  I’ve never felt a fear like this since I was young.
Thudding footsteps on my chest, scratching branches,
swirling clouds spilling rain sputtering and splashing.  I’ve
lived through these days before.
I just need to let the horseman ride through.