I'm Terrified

You want to hold my hand?

Gently please,

But tightly...

That way...

I won't lose you in the dark.

You want to show me the light?

Easily please...

But give me the challenge...

That way...

I won't lose you in the dark.

I'm terrified, you see?

I know I love you,

But what do I really know?

I know I can't despise you,

But what do I really think?

I know I cherish you,

But what do I really say?

I know I want to be with you,

But

What

Do you

Really

Feel?

I'm terrified.

I want this,

But do you?

You never told me.

You never asked.

I don't know if you listened.

Why would you care?

Why must I care?

Because I'm terrified.

Because after you,

There's nothing left.

The road ends.

I stop.

That's it.

Fear...

You run from it.

You have the choice.

And you don't stop.

You go and you go and you go

Until-

You can't run anymore.

The corners are too tight.

The alley begins to choke you,

And in the midst of your running,

the Beasts have already made note of your scent.

So what does that make me?

A hunter

Or a runner?