if only she knew

that he was there

that something was going to happen

if only she knew

if only she thought

maybe i shouldn’t go on the trail

it’s dark

if only she thought

if only she heard

his footsteps behind her

the rustling in the bushes

if only she heard

if only she saw

there light hitting the knife

the smirk on his face

if only she saw

if only she smelled

the rancid smell of man

as he creeped closer

if only she smelled

if only

but she didn’t