The Nothing by Nicky Gray

The day was hot and my fur stood on end
My throat was dry and taking in a breath

it felt rough
Noises scattered in my mind

left and right
Something was wrong here
I lowered my stance and crept 

along the forest floor

Snap!

My breathing slowed, almost absent
My muscles tightened and I froze mid-stride
The lump in my throat grew

I felt as if I could not swallow

Bang!

I felt the pain, sharp and growing 

as I fell to the dirt
My veins pounding was the only sound
It echoed in my ears

Thump Thump Thump

My eyes grew heavy and my body felt strained
This was the end and now….

Nothing

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