Pre-Dawn Assault

they came from no where

intent
unknown
numerous

attacking from every
angle
annoying

using guerrillas tactics
flitting in
then disappearing

attacking briefly
then
escaping

one distracting while
another
joined the fray

his first blows
missing
the mark

after several attempts
weapon tipped in red
secured the first kill

one after another
he hunted
killed

done in one place
more appeared
suddenly

seemingly
from thin air
continuing

repeating the pattern

hunt and kill
hunt and kill
hunt and kill

attacks eventually
diminishing
finally no more marauders

stopping to rest
warily
searching

anticipating
another attack
none to be seen

settling in
enjoying the quiet
a refreshing drink

finally accepting
there would be no more
assaults

he
begins
cleanup

joyfully sucking
fly carcasses
into the vacuum

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