Villain

I hope I'm not the villain in your story
I hope I'm not the big bad wolf 
you flee from
in the middle of the storm.
I hope my shadow doesn't flicker
in the light of lightning,
and my voice doesn't send 
a shiver down your spine.
Please tell me I do not chase you 
through the pages
of a story you do not feel is your own.

Please, I pray, I hope.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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November 8, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Very poetic and it underscores how most of us dont want to know. Love how you weave words to get to us.
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