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THOSE TWO YELLOW EYES
by Kealy Ford
It rises from its crouch
where it was shrouded with the black mist of night.
Yellow eyes gleam,
a nefarious fire
contrasted with the pale innocence of the moon.
It sets its eyes on you.
Those wicked gems
pierce your soul
as it bellows a baleful roar.
Hades has set his hound on you.
It is quick
like the crack of lightning,
across a somber sky.
It pounces, suddenly.
Those two yellow eyes drive nearer,
striking fear into your heart.
You cower from the beast,
from its growls and shiny black coat,
but it overtakes you.
And you are but gorily twisted metal.
Untitled
Josh Hall
11th Grade
Digital photograph
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