Stalking

I slink along the side of the wall

my dark pelt blending in with the darkness

the fog obscuring my features

but my eyes remain.

You can tell that I watch

that I linger

behind you.

I remind you of the past, don't I?

When I slip by close enough for you to see a nose,

a tail,

you flinch back

reminded of your past actions

those horrible choices you made.

I really don't mean to torment you

but you should let go of that soon, you know?

It's getting dark outside

and soon it will be cold

and then I can come closer.

Calico Frost

VT

13 years old

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