Close Call

Oh, I've tried

And I've failed

But now

I have one under my belt

You tried

You failed

You did not steal me away this time

I stood my ground

Stared you in the face

And refused to move

I was still.

My mind was screaming

My heart was beating 

     like a war drum in the first wave of battle

I watched

     with eyes wide open

As you drove your blade toward me

     a deadly blow

But I caught the cold steel in my hands

And held the point inches from my face

Eyes wide open. Staring into yours.

Until I thrust you away. And escaped.

It was a close call.