THE HUNT

I'm the hunted, panicked, thoughts spinning,

Hide behind darkness, paralyzed,

Palms sweating, fingers fidgeting,

Heightened senses observe shadows lurking,

Anxiously contemplating escape,

We play chess for my body.

Exposed, try to outrun my skin.

I become your failure, reaching safety.

Now. I'm the hunter, seeking prey.

You hide and I'll seek.

Who's ready to play...?