Walking down the road, 

Heart darting around in my chest,

Feeling like it’s about to explode.

Panic drains my face,

As I hear something behind me

Step…Step…

Walking now at a faster pace,

The darkness of night creeping in like a noose,

The sidewalk seems too narrow,

The pebbles on the ground running loose. 

My hands begin to sweat.

It’s coming closer.

I don’t want to have any regret.

My mind is full of distress.

The sound is getting louder.

Step…Step…Step…

All these thoughts I want to repress.

A tap on my shoulder

A chill runs down my spine

My body temperature is getting colder,

But when I look behind me, 

I finally realize

It was all just in my head.