Fighting Blind

By: Leah Payne

I scream

But no one hears.

The danger

Looming, perpetual nears...

The footsteps echo

In my ears

Closer,

Closer

Danger leers.

A dark silhouette

And merciless eyes

The fear in my stomach

Starts to rise.

And what happens next?

I’ll tell you no lies--

He takes a step closer

And out my fist flies.

Thrashing and crashing

Tangled and twined

Fighting blind...