Shadow Girl.

Here comes the Shadow Girl,

Walking through the forest.

She will not hide her face; she will only look ahead.

Her calm demeanor and stern face,

Each breath she breathes is a warning.

Danger lurks and fear is present.

Her heavy boots on wet soil,

And short hair out of her face.

Don’t catch her eye.

Avoid her gaze, stare at the ground.

Be quiet. Listen to her footsteps.

Breathe through your nose. No mistakes.

She will never stop walking.

Give her nothing because she will take everything.

Your mouth will stay tight There are no words to say.

Rustle of the bushes.

Whistles of the wind.

The blue of her eyes.

A golden sun that never sets.

One footstep after another.

Don’t bow down.

A half-truth and a half lie don’t join one another.

Beware of the sticks snapping beneath her feet.

Only run, never hide.

She will always be walking,

Here comes the Shadow Girl.