Spectres

I know them.

I have seen them

Feasting on a new kill.

I have challenged them

Foolishly, angrily,

Desperately.

I have lead the chase

Hopefully, breathlessly,

Futilely.

I have fought them

Unrestrainedly, unflinchingly,

Unsuccessfully.

I have played dead,

Battered, exhausted,

Humiliated.

I have survived.

I have returned,

With all of the scars

and none of the proof.