startled awake
by creak, creak, creaking
of stair boards ‘neath a heavy weight
dreading sound
of feet slowly creep, creep, creeping
up steps, nearing closer
feigning sleep
to squeak, squeak, squeaking
of door yielding entry
eyes squeeze shut
to hot, heavy breaths…
cold, demanding tongue…
rapacious hunger,
incessant , impatient...
So much for sleeping in.
(Daisy, not so patiently waiting)
