Enshrouded in darkness, water tickling my body, I hear the sounds of distant birds Calling me to say goodnight. A ruffling through the brush Hastened footsteps coming from afar Moonlight my only companion- soon vanish...am I alone? Warmth surrounds me The water splashes angrily Someone holds me still Fear takes over I steady my breath Can feel his on my neck A talon against my back followed by a cold slit tongue I gasp, he covers my mouth, Penetration, I cry out in pain I peer down through through his hand blood stains the water A flood developes within me He groans loudly and bites hard against my flesh Tears torrent down my face He departs..... Minutes go by, I shake, Alone with the moon once again I finish my bathe, the water glistens red The scars will last a lifetime �Cassandra Cates, 2004. |