COMPETITION PROMPT

Write a poem about a sudden encounter with a wild animal.

This could be suspensful or wonderous, particularly in your description of the animal.

Prehistoric

Running. Gasping. Screaming. Stumbling. Breath hot as hell fire paints the back of my neck. Snarls loud and vicious scrape skin from my ear. Claws reach out. Teeth snap shut. I brave a look, but nearly wet my pants. Bumpy, armoured, scaly flesh with beady malicious eyes. It doesn’t tire despite our race. I am forever engulfed in its looming shadow. Its maw opens wide and closes on my leg. Pain jolts through my body as I soar through the sky. Crying. Panting. Bleeding. Pleading. A weekend away. A trip of fun. Never again will I vacation at Jurassic Park.
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