Tormentor

He brought to mind
Ted Bundy;
the Green River Killer.  

I remember a light,
strong and penetrating—
blinding,
forcing me to close
my eyes.  

Imagine a feeling
of helplessness,
apprehension,
fear.  

I trembled;
I prayed.  

I heard the cling
of metal;
of breathing.  

Then, his hands
reached out towards me,
bringing pain.  

My worst fears,
my worst nightmares,
come true.  

"Looks like you'll need
some root canal.
Schedule him for Tuesday."  

Does God hear prayers?
Apparently not.