The Hunting Track

There you are
How far?
Align the sights
Dim the lights

Don’t see me?
So slowly
Lift the barrel
Life’s in peril

Hands steady
Time is ready
Don’t make a noise
Hold your poise

Here’s your fate
Open up the gate
Caught off guard
From my regard

Am I you, or is this me you see?
All so suddenly
I look back; the barrel’s pointed at me!
How could this be?
Now I’m the one on the flee
Condescendingly
Why will you offer me no pity?
I pray this day is holy

Turned tables
Unknown fables
Prey is vanished
My soul banished

Was I so vulnerable?
Dishonorable?
You escaped safely
Forever free

Copyright 2023 Sean Ferree