I have had it with the outside world,
It has made me into a sad, broken girl.
The forest is my sanctuary,
Unlike the city so contrary.
Sitting under a shady tree,
It's low and friendly limbs inviting me.
The area being so quiet and the sky gray,
Why should I not stay?
No one to steal my food and drink,
No one to dunk my head in a sink,
Free from ridicule and harass,
Sighing as I lay on the lush grass.
I would rather listening to the birds,
Than tolerate another's painful words.
The woodland residents pay me no mind,
Instead of putting my sanity in a bind.
The sudden rustling of leaves gave me a start,
Inciting a pounding heart.
An intruder? Could it be?
Another who has followed me?
Please, say it is not so, stranger,
Who could bring possible danger.
"Hello?" was my inquire and greeting,
Preparing for the surprise meeting.
The unseen one stopped in the tracks,
Seeing before me a pair of black dress slacks.
My eyes traveled up to see a man in a suit,
The senses being ever acute.
His visage I could not place,
To my surprise and horror…he had no face!
It was hairless without a single feature,
I was perplexed and frightened of this creature.
His head tilted to the side,
Seeming to be fascinated after I cried.
He lowered his form to get a closer look,
Tentacles from his back had me shudder and shook.
"Please don't hurt me! Oh, please do not rob!"
I begged, having the painful heart throb.
His tentacles encircled my legs and arms,
I am paralyzed by his evil charm.
I had been lifted higher and higher,
My limbs being on fire.
"If I am to die, please give me a reason?"
I asked, knowing that his intent is seasoned.
His hands placed on my face,
Made my heart increase at a faster pace.
He brought me closer to him,
Tilting my head by my chin.
The man seemed to frown,
To the ground, he lowered me down.
A loud voice in my mind's ear,
Brought me to quaking fear.
"You have not fallen,
I do not accept the sullen.
Go now and relieve your melancholy,
I need a child of folly."
I ran with the breeze,
Hoping to put my mind at ease.
There are worse enemies that lurk,
Than typical and every day jerks.
True evil does not wear a face,
It can be found any time and any place.