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Draw

6-11-17

Ten paces is a mile in a knife fight
but you've got something bigger.
Your aim is to close the gap with
the clap of an angry trigger.

This isn't fun anymore.

The moderator says "Draw!" like
we're equals in an equal setting
but the only one keeping score is
the last person with the loudest yelling.

This isn't fun anymore.
It hasn't been for a long time.

The final scene in the movie closes
and you've had me where you want me.
As the credits roll it's not enough;
you're determined to either
         finish me or complete me.

This isn't fun anymore.
It hasn't been for a long time.
When you draw down on me with darkness
I'll fight you off like light.

Best Long Poem, Free Verse