Full Moon

Along the canal

Under the full moon’s glare

Shoulder to shoulder, they block the path

Hands grab, hold me in place

An angry bark: “You don’t belong here.”

I shake off their wicked paws

They can try… they can try

I keep walking, pushing past

Speak your threats

Try your luck

Just remember

You wolves only get one night a month

They follow close in backwater dark

Aggression lingers behind

The alpha snaps: “You won’t leave alive.”

I stay calm, map every exit

Each glance plots my escape

Suddenly I'm spun

Flat on my back, seeing stars

They hover, teeth shine

Next time, they’ll regret it

Speak your threats

Try your luck

Just remember

You wolves only get one night a month

Roll, ascent, sidestep flash

I rip through, claws scrape my sleeve

Night-born, I don’t hesitate

One breath, one move — I’m gone

Leaving behind angered howls

The local dogs taste failure tonight

I slip out of sight

Next time, they’ll regret it

Speak your threats

Try your luck

Just remember

You wolves only get one night a month

Speak your threats

Try your luck

Just remember

You wolves only get one night a month