To the death

The darkness was filled with fear

unknown quantities there

lurking in wait for her

the thrill of delivering the scare.

He stepped out grimacing

used his eyes to express

desire and obsession

tearing off her flimsy dress.

She stood tall unbending fierce

in the face of danger

yet it was in contrast

to her fear of the stranger.

A lurch forward arms outstretched

to grab a hold of her

a braver woman would have screamed

she froze made not a murmur

The strength in his fingers felt

so tight around her neck

closing shut her airways

he was much more than a threat.

Unexpectedly she fought

refusing to give in

fighting for her young life

that was still yet to begin.

He saw the defiance flare

up and challenge him back

releasing his neck hold

he gave her an almighty smack.

She fell back against the wall

tearing skin from her hand

all bloodied and lashed out

at the murderous man.

Others had fought till their death

this girl had stamina

his power was greater

he would triumph a winner.

Striking out gasping for air

she didn’t want to die

he didn’t know her strength

and he couldn’t win this fight.

It carried on for quite a

while as each battled on

neither willing to stop

both determined to win.

She was scared that all of her

energy was gone and

realised the end was

near as she struggled to still stand

He was dying and he knew

that five more minutes would

see him take his last breath

and lay down where he once stood.

On the stroke of midnight they

both gave up their long fight

falling to the ground where

each other were their last sight.