Dancing Demons

Hey, girl where are you going?

only shadows following 

Dancing Demons chasing 

Awkward, deafening silence.

Pin-drop!!

I murmured, going back home 

I fastened steps hearing distant voices 

I was sweating, numb hands and feet.

My heart pounding 

I staggered to walk ahead 

This is the place, I belong 

Yet alien, indifferent 

Hey, girl where are you going?

Each crossroad, I swirled head in all directions.

I slowed, stepping quietly, making no voice 

Hey, girl where are you going?

Heard a screech 

I stopped, fearing worse

Will I see stories narrated everyday 

I clutched pepper spray tightly 

when I got closer, saw a puppy wagging tail 

A weak smile ran on face 

I have yet to cross a mile 

Its five  minutes walk in the crowded street every morning

Hey, girl where are you going?

Did I dare every day?

Yes I dare 

Not to fall 

Prey to swallowing darkness.