A punch a kick and then the liquid Running across my face Repulsive saliva enters my mouth It's not a pleasant taste Laughing and cajoling The footsteps creep away From the crumpled heap below My energy gone for the day Like an apple thrown to the floor I'm left battered and darkly bruised This was a Neanderthals playtime I'm glad I kept them amused Buzzing sound of my mobile Tentatively I let out a yelp Tears roll down my cheeks As I somehow utter help I only wanted to go bowling Nothing less or nothing more But I encountered the wrong type of animal Now I'm here bloodied and sore