I walked
Into the night.

The light washed over my
Filthy
Filthy
Face.

She walked right up
And hit me.
The tie slid
From ‘round my neck

Her fingers,
Like death,
Caressed
Then clutched
My throat.

The clock struck
9
And the bell tolled.
I couldn’t help
But grin
And not a soul could escape
My sigh of relief
As my body hit the concrete.