venture forth, hold caution's hand

into this dark forbidding land

where trees entwine, finger branches

above the path of final chances

sunlight fails to grasp control

where twilight embraces its chilly hold

movement follows your every step

in the bushes, right and left

shadows swoop above your head

fear evokes emotions misled

light flickers on the horizon afar

like the last breath of a dying star

advice given, that you denied

no chance for retreat, this forest has eyes