Ever so silently
On eight legs does it crawl
Across the carpet
And then slowly up the wall
From the ceiling
It attaches a tiny thread
Dangles from above
Coming closer to my head
I look up and see it inching
Upon it's silver string
I raise my hands and
SLAP!
I killed the fucking thing
I've only just walked in the door
Here he comes
Confident gait
Perfect white smile
Now I know how the rabbit feels
When the wolf is on the prowl
"Hi, my name is..."
"What can I do for you today?"
I force a little smile
Just looking right now
I'm okay
He stalks back into the shadows
Undefeated in his quest
The others know he's marked his territory
They can see the puff of his chest
He watches me quietly
I can feel his desire to move in for the kill
He smiles every time I glance his way
And I begin to feel ill
I make my way around to the door
He sweeps in once again
"Anything I can help you with give me a call."
And "Pleas