Out of restlessness

She set out into the night

The world seemed inviting

She felt no need to fight

But temptation holds a deceptive charm

that tickles your finger and rips off your arm



She sees the crocodile slip in the water with ease

And she wants to jump in

But he is not so welcoming



Why is she not happy with the shore?



She sees the fruit but not the poison

Doubts surround her but she does not avoid them

I try to call her

She can't hear

She's falling in love with fear



She used to love the quiet of night

Now she's scared and can't take the silence

She once believed in what was right

Now she runs and hides from the light

She's falling