The Encounter

A sneaky fox, A thief in the night That’s what he was Tall and thin, Like a pine tree He had a terrifying Surprise for me. My memory is vivid, In my dreams, sometimes I relive it. Alone in a secluded space Surrounded by crime; For the perpetrator it was dinner time. He placed his order, handed me the cash, I looked up and in an instance my life flashed. I found myself staring, Down a dark black hole, Tunnel vision perspective, Facing his decision, To activate the trigger with precision. Photographic memories flash Before my eyes, even the lies, I told, and the hands I’d never get to hold, But I refused to let this be the end for me, I had to be wise. Cash is what he wanted, so cash, I gave him. I obeyed his demand and did everything he said. He didn’t get away with much, got caught And was charged with armed robbery. Karma is a bitch, and she allowed me To be here today to tell you my story.