Instead, you sneak into the wheat, crouching low,
Instead, you sneak into the wheat, crouching low,
holding your breath like it might keep you safe.
A man circles your car.
He lingers by the driver’s side, then leans into the window.
He lingers by the driver’s side, then leans into the window.
Then gets back in and drives off.
Time passes. Maybe minutes. Maybe longer.
Time passes. Maybe minutes. Maybe longer.
This one marked. It flashes its lights: one, two, three.
This one marked. It flashes its lights: one, two, three.
Shaken by the first man, you wait to see what happens.
Shaken by the first man, you wait to see what happens.
The truck pulls away after seeing no one near inside the car.
The truck pulls away after seeing no one near inside the car.
Leaving you alone in the dark with no way out.
