Lost

‘I was lost

but now I am free’

shrieked the madman

hiding behind the tree.

Hair matted

gimlet eyes

screeching about end times.

I have watched him.

His mathematics

calculations

ruminations

formulas only he understands

as he tries so hard to discover

the date of the last day

when the world shall die.

Since I fell down the Rabbit Hole

I have seen…..

Many a breathtaking wonder.

Many a fascinating strange thing.

Many a wicked frightening thing.

None of which

captured my attention

like the madman.

Sitting upon desert sands

blown upon grass so green

I watch

waiting

wondering what shall be.

‘You are the menace.

You are the demon.

You are the downfall of all men.’

I looked around

wondering

to whom he spoke.

It was I.

None other dared to be close

save for myself

the very malodor of him

a tangible taste upon the tongue.

I waggled my fingers

a sardonic grin

twisting my lips

as he stood

imploring

begging

beseeching

help to arrive

to defend him from the She-Demon.

The one who did not belong.

January 8/19

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