Midnight Blues

Midnight Blues 


Wandering eyes
Yet fixated on mine 
Smiles his devilish smile 
At the corner of his mouth
Shaken
I look down
Foe of the night
Quick on his feet 
Tall ,slender physique 
Large marble eyes
Poking out its sockets 
Glued to my every move
Frozen, stuck to the train pole
Offering it warmth
I’m red and khaki 
Purple and mustard yellow clothed
Heart pacing with fright
I’ve been here before
With this troubled fellow 
Striking his luck 
Past midnight on a Sunday morning 
Races to the top of the stairs 
Standing outside the station
Waiting 
Waiting 
For his prey
So he thinks 
Someone’s making me uncomfortable 
I say to another in uniform
Someone’s making you uncomfortable? 
He asked
I live close by
Could you walk me to my door?
We walk together and don’t look back
Accompanied by his female companion
Also walking her to her house 
Late in the night
I arrive 
I pray for an escape  
There won’t be a third encounter 
Not at the cost of my life



Marckincia Jean
Narrative 
01/26/20
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Rees Avatar
January 26, 2020 at 10:03 AM
Now there's a story based on experience. Where is this tale going to lead? Could become a box-set .Nicely written and intriguing
Jean Avatar
January 26, 2020 at 10:54 AM
Thanks, Peter.
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