Welcome to “Writober,” a challenge hosted by Maria at Experience Writing.

Today’s chosen prompt: Snakes/Gorgons. “

Who are the monsters in your neighborhood? The monsters that you meet, while you’re walking down the street each day? What mundane things might these monsters do, or ask you for?”

I know their faces,
blurred, hooded
in darkness of night.
They think they know
me, but I can hide
in shadows as well,
the sun is my enemy also.
I see their outlines
behind shades in apartments,
homes of those who prey
on the helpless, watching,
waiting, until twilight beckons
them to the hunt. I hunt too.
Stakes in hand, my scent masked,
I creep behind to end
their sport, until the day
they end mine.