Dark Shadows Part 2

I stalk my prey in the silence Night shrouds everything around us Threading our way over the hills, around trees Hearing nothing, my prey knows not of me With every step I get closer, I see his sweat Closing in on my soon to be score Only the moon to light his way this night Hoping the moon will reveal his beautiful fright Listening intently to his heartbeat Daring to lean for a moment against a tree While he rests to reassure himself Refusing to believe in monsters like me Killing is always the sweetest embrace The shadows hiding my face Heeding the warnings of my father Belonging to the Earth, within Nature Dancing in circles around him now Only the two of us in this dark realm He whispers "are you going to hurt me?" Confused, I slowly fade back into the shadows March 16, 2016 Part 2 I have heard ofsuch creatures before Always, I had dismissed them as lore Prey, who knew of us, could speak What to do? Have to act quickly, think I step forward so he can see me clearly Tell him what I intend, eyes searing Can't behold the unicorn as special, another kill He said "Do you have to?" "My Father's will" I would like to spend some time with you though" My confusion growing into something I can't control "Just don't let Father know" A mantra I say over and over, a prayer I command "Take me to your lair" He looks upset and says he had a cabin I'm interested in learning more about the humans. September 5, 2016