A Shadow in the Night by Day

A warm breeze breaths over you, upsetting your hair,

Not that you care…

You're too busy sprawled like a cat in the sun,

Stretched out, enjoying a rest from your run

Sweat still glistens and clings to your skin

My breath becomes quicker, my patience grows thin

Life giving light illuminates you

And you don't have a clue…

Just as you enjoy this fine lazy day,

A very dark shadow is stalking its prey

It's almost a thrill to see you so unaware

As I move closer…  As close as I dare…

You stir and sit up, my confidence scatters,

Not that it matters…

You look up at me and with just barely a smile

You send my heart racing, such unwitting guile

You still don't see it, and with each step I take

It's one more step backward, that I cannot make

So our old game starts up, you know you never change

And yet for you it doesn't seem strange…

With every slight, every insult that flies

I get further lost, in your beautiful eyes

I decide now, that I'll make you mine,

I'll break every rule; I'll cross any line…