How mant people has this killed?

Waking up to darkness.
Blinded by the night.
Unable to see anything.
Something doesn't seem right.

Suddenly a screeching cry.
A blood curdling scream.
Waking up to a nightmare.
Knowing this isn't a dream.

The thing comes hurtling at you.
Knocking you to the ground.
Trying to scream.
But not making a sound.

It tears at your throat.
Scratches at your eyes.
How many people has this killed?
How many innocent lives?

It catches you off guard.
And slits open you chest.
Coughing up blood,
You take your last breath.

The last thing you hear.
Is the sound of laughter.
Then you fall into darkness.
To remain there forever

ã Jessica Lynn Ruiz 2006