She felt his presence
like a cold wind across her skin.
Shivers of fear
herald pain and blood.
Escape impossible while terror froze,
a fact he knew well
and used.
From different sides
hatred strong,
yet when met eyes hearts soften.
The cost too high
she vows not to break.
Lips trembling, tears forming
eyes close she waits….
Beauty personified,
strong, proud.
He does not want to hurt her,
but the choice is not his.
This world is harsh
demanding.
Only the strongest survive,
yet even they can be broken.
Information they seek,
he must obtain.
Any means necessary is not new
his job he must do
even while hearts are torn.
Love cannot save them
from war unforgiving.
With dread consuming
the door clicks shut
and he waits…..
~ © 2014 Heidi Barnes
To See What I See 
Heidi Your Poetry Conveys so Much Terror Fear yet a Glimmer of Hope
Thank you Lindsey. Strong emotion has always been something I try to convey in everything I write. Especially in my books. I want to bring the reader into the mindset of the character.
Not quite sure where this one came from…or where it’s going though. It doesn’t feel finished yet. We’ll see what happens….
I have to say that read this twice. It has a suspenseful AND terrifying feel to it for sure. I am seeing two lovers from opposite sides ( sort of like spies) who make a living in a violent world. But then it could be something else… Definitely has me thinking!
I’ve been thinking about it too. My questions is when did they meet? I feel it was recent. It’s one of those things that floats into my conscious but is not complete. Tantalizing. There’s more, just not sure what…
I know exactly what you mean.. I posted “Just a Little Fury” last Wednesday after sitting on it for months. I just had to get it out there knowing there was more to tell