Fight or Flee

Slinking through the Pampas Grass

Stalking prey, “But who?” you ask

I'm camouflaged by patterns on my skin

The scent is stronger in the air

Muscles twitch and nostrils flare

With fear and courage joined like Siamese twins.

Too soon.....

For anticipating swallowing glee

‘Cos I'm unaware who's following me

Cannot stop the beat that's driving me

Conditioned by..

My genetic code to Fight of Flee

The order of the universe

In spite of all, Creation's first

My strength, at best is really very frail

What I feel is on my face

cnd though I hide, there's still a trace

My predator is always on my trail.

Be still....

Listen for a sound or mercy plea

Road kill....

The price you pay for fear eventually

Shrill....

Screaming for the need or right to be free

‘til....

Forced to make a choice to Fight or Flee

Living by my wit and whims

Surviving on the speed of limbs

I struggle to sustain my flesh and bone

When at last I lose the race

Life goes on with another face

There's constant change but time will carry on.

Grain-drain....

Moments passing by incessantly

Game-frame....

Photos of a natural family

Blame-stained....

Consequences etched indelibly

This game goes on....

But the players change that Fight or Flee