Shadow of a Stranger
Written by: James Krolik

Night begins to fall
and you are a long way from home.

Silhouettes giggle and bustle
in the background as
you continue your walk
through the woods.

You hear a wolf cry
and begin to quiver in fear.
Run, run like the prey you are;
escape the threshold of death.

Madness begins to control your mind.
Over-exaggeration consumes your heart
and you begin to break down.

A light shines as you approach home.
Night begins to subside and you find your way home.
You check your children to make sure they are sleeping.
If only you would have checked behind you before you locked your door...

You were found slain in your bathroom by your son.
"Death shall reign; death to all who enter my woods",
those truesome words were sprawled on the wall in your blood.
Beware the shadow of a stranger.