Nothing At All

thermometer cold to the touch absent of heat, patron walks behind the taker mirror image, the wall the floors, nothing at all teeth chatter at base of my neck, “You see nothing but death!” goosebumps of fear, I say nothing, nothing at all laughter forests my space i dare not look scared, confused ice steam escapes hungry lips i hear the click of polished heels upon the deck drifting away i want to warn the crew but i can’t move transfixed ears alight with the flight of frenetic wings and screams i need to run but it’s over a cape draped across my shoulders “Ah, you’ve waited…” turns me around eyes bold red lips long black hair “I’ll let you live. Will you dare to tell…” As if it never happened, nothing at all the vampire vanishes but his eyes light the window at night to taunt when they ask me what i know my answer is nothing at all the sanatorium dressed for Halloween pumpkins blink, flare i see eyes everywhere 11/19/2020 True story ;)