Waiting For You Poem by C.R. Ebowski

peering around corners
expecting the unexpected
fearing the unknown
waiting for you

a solid wall protects my back
forcing you to confront me
like a real man
face to face

in my hand is my protection
a pistol ready to be my defense
shaking by my side
waiting for you

the door slams shut
the first sign that your home
hollering my name
looking for a fight

footsteps echo down the hall
shadows dance like ghosts
knowing I am here
waiting for you

my grip tightens in anxiousness
defeating the fear
arm raised in anger
ending the madness

a shot resonates throughout
leaving you lifeless
I will never again be
waiting for you