BREATHE
11/27/20

Just breathe
deep breath out, deep breath in
don't think about those nails he's digging in

don't let that tortured gasp of fear break through
don't run for fear upon looking back he's chasing you.

constricted, mashed against his chest
pushing away, trying to contest

shaking your head, saying no,
doesn't seem to stop him, doesn't make him slow...

the nerves so frayed the fear self evident
he doesn't obey common laws precedent

slamming you against him
fondling your form
as you struggle to get away
terrified at the situation that has born.

with overwhelming force
pulling towards the edge of the trail
bulking, throwing your weight low,
as you hold in your minds wail.

feeling like you're suffocating
with his height all around
scared you're overreacting
hesitating to defend your solid ground.

doing anything to escape in a graceful depart
afraid if you break into a run, following after you he will dart.

his hands on your body making you physically ill
the whole way back to safety, in a terror stricken chill.

once deemed friend, now a predator unveiled
shaking, no longer trusting thy countenance has paled.

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