Encounter With A Stranger

I was on my way home,

I was waiting for my bus to come,

I was all alone,

I did not possess a phone.

He approached me as a stranger,

I sensed an immediate danger,

As he came near,

I shivered with fear.

He stood besides,

He stared at my face,

I was filled with a scare,

I had no support for defence.

He was tall and strong,

He was heavily built,

I was out of my wits,

Desperately looking for respite.

He sensed my fright,

I had turned pale white,

I tried to remain calm and quiet,

He smiled and gestured towards the right.

I gathered courage with all my might,

I could see the bus headlight,

At last relief was in sight,

I took a deep breath and felt alright.