stray friend


eyes	glance	over	words
sudden shadow
I   	l 
  e 
    a 
       p
(off)
the bed onto the carpet

( he )
     see(s) ( me ) him
I  

fear 
paralyzing
petrifying
fear

from his round face
black - speckled with a dash of salt
he 	l 
  e 
    a 
      p 
        s
(off)
the ledge beyond
my looking glass
gleeful he leaves
tail waving
good - bye