Chasing The Rattle

 

 

 

The sun was high overhead that day

         illuminating the path that I was on.

            There with the intent of travelling distance

                running miles across this desert before I slept.

                    With precision I mapped the route

                        and timed the pace that I would keep.

                            My internal clock so well trained

                               that I don’t wear a watch.

                                   I tied my shoes and stretched

                                      and then I set out on my way.

                                           Eyes straight ahead, breathing paced

                                        rhythm set by the pounding of my feet.

                            After several hours my mind began to wander

                       I needed a distraction from the trail.

                        A sudden flicking sound caught my attention

                   a sound whose intent is to inspire fear.

              With boredom as the impetus I began to chase the sound

                      and without knowing it veered off of my path.

                             With the same pace and focused determination

                                  I followed that rattle, a hypnotizing sound

        As I quickened my step the sound reached a frenzied height

           my breath burned as it raced through my chest.

           The moment our eyes met was the moment I felt the sting

                      and then I didn’t feel anything at all.

 

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An anecdote is a short and amusing or interesting account,

 which may depict a real incident or person. (courtesy of Wikipedia)

 

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