just camping

immediately after dark
I noticed that my flashlight batteries were dead

you looked at me
as if you knew all along
and then slapped me upside the head.

'smooth move, truly brilliant.'
you gave me that look
-- the one I live for --
the one that says,
'i'm glad you haven't died yet
because killing you will be the greatest joy of my life.'

after fumbling for 10 minutes or so
i find them
and everything is ok
but the gleam in your eye.