Suddenly

Teeth flashing,  jaws gnashing,
Ripping flesh by width and length
The beast bursts out upon its' prey
With leopard speed and lion strength.

Leaving no time for anger to rise;
No time to react; no time to defend;
No time for tears to well up in the eyes;
No time to cry out for the aid of a friend.

Life starts so slowly...
Peacefully...
But it all can be over...
Suddenly.

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