Danger

Danger

is such a threatening word

it is a scarlet flash

warning of potential danger

danger

is the blaring sound that wakes you up at 2 AM

to alert you of the flames

creeping towards you, preparing to engulf you in their blaze

I wish that he came with a warning label

and him

and him

oh, and him, too

something to keep me attentive

to the glue

disguised as cement, that would seep into my pores

and harden

in order to get rid of something that permanent

a sledgehammer is needed

to break me into pieces.