grey evening air
out of sight
the sun bleeds
across the sky
walk quickly
hurry hurry
before darkness
owns the streets
wind whispers
down
deserted lanes
in corners of the mind
walk fast
do not look back
keep your shoulders straight
creeping
in the shadows
closer
closer
hammering footsteps
echo on the pavement
do not look back
among the bushes
shadows move
slowly taking
human shape
walk fast
do not look back
keep your shoulders straight
closer now
closer than your shadow
fingers near
breath touching
underneath
the streetlight
turn
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