In the flickering flames I saw your eyes
Their glow reflecting back like jewels
Penetrating the inky black of the dark
Frozen as we weighed each other
You crouched with muscles tensed
Waited for the next breath to move
Your form a slow, muscled descent
Feet sinking into the cavern floor
The breeze took my scent to you
Your mouth opened to assess my soul
I took a step back, you took one forward
I angled to face the entrance
You angled to block my exit
Locked in a silent battle we circled
My safe retreat turned deadly
Your home under threat
