Take me down to the river
Wash these knots out of my stomach
I need to run
Free
Clear my head
I make myself hard
I make myself sharp
I’m ready to fight
Until they slow down
Almost to a stop
Slowing down right by me
& in this moment
I realise
I am not fearless
Indestructible
Fast.
I am alone
Past mid-night
Prey
To be hunted
Devoured
Disposed
Not hard
But soft
And slow
– I just wanted to run
& now I’ll get my chance.
Should have worn a hoodie.
10% cotton
90% asking for it