Shadow
As she stares into the cold face of death
He unleashes the venom of his dragons' breath
And the features of her life just melt away
As she becomes another member of the Shadow Man's prey
One step ahead from the arms of the law
No prints or clues as to who they're looking for
Every door knocked and every alley searched
But high on rooftops, preying eyes are perched
There's movement coming from the alley below
And piercing eyes focus on the smokey glow
Drunkenly stumbling towards the open road
He's taking a short cut to his abode
Stealthily descending without a sound
The shadow quietly hits the ground
And stalking up behind, his victim doesn't know
He's about to become just another John Doe
Quick as a flash he hits the deck
As the blood slowly trickles from his neck
Moments pass and the deed has been done
Now the Shadow Man's off to find more fun
© A S May 1986