1.
The morning light trickled across his tiny ear
accentuating the shiny moisture
of his unshaven throat.

2.
I felt around
grasping unsuccessfully
at the last strand of rope
that would have saved my life.

3.
Undisturbed by the quickened pace
of the dark breeze
he waited patiently
eyes fixed
jaw impassively clenched
exhaling the last drop of silver poison.