I watched a shadow
closing in
gliding towards a house
soft like silk

The thief was in disguise
breathing softly, eagerly, observing his prey

I went closer
invisible to the shadow
consumed by his desires

I went even closer.

As he broke the glass
the pain shot through his body
as i cut his achilles heel

The women inside were terrified
yet my work was over
as I withdrew unnoticed.

I watched from the hill
I saw their safety restored.