I Am Prey

Dance.

We dance.

In this silly charade.

You skip, I bounce.

We're similar but not the same.

You laugh at my ignorance.

I chuckle at your wisdom.

Your fingertips are rough like your mind.

Mine are wrinkled but soft as is my heart.

I sense your rush of adrenaline when we quarrel.

Yes it is lustful my dear

But it is a dangerous game we play.

I am the mouse. I am prey.

You are the cat. You hunt your meal.

I struggle to breathe but then you release.

I love your depth but fear your vengeance.

For once day you might find.

I am too beaten and shallow

For your tastes.