THE MAN

There’s this man that stands in the corner 

watching

His face always obscured in shadow 

Only his body is present 

yet I know his features express nothing but absolute hatred

Hatred for what he sees 

Hatred for having to observe me

Hatred of my presence 

He doesn’t speak, at times he moves and paces slowly 

The sound from his steps always appear to be near yet his figure remains at a distance 

The sound, a recurring noise drumming louder and louder 

An agonizing sound that brings me to despair 

He mocks me 

He mocks me 

He mocks me

I sense his eyes on me 

Watching judging 

Disapproving of my existence

He mocks me   

He mocks me

He mocks me