If This Is Not Achieved, You Have Failed.

The Desired Effect

Teeth bared,

saliva dripping

in anticipation.

Skin bracing

for canines

to tear through flesh

in the manner creation

saw fit to be.

Eyes shut tight,

mind and body

brace for bloodshed.

________

NOTHING.

________

Breath

hot & humid

as hell itself

touches skin,

recoils into gooseflesh.

Eyes open

s l o w l y

to see the muzzle

regain its composure.

It's eyes peer curiously,

burning memory

of the moment.

It nuzzles close

for one final

look,

pulls it head back

then trots

away.

Exhilaration.

Relief.