Chronophobia

'Tick ... tack'

That's the sound of a monochrome monster,

each second brings it creeping closer.

I can't run or hide, 

because it'll always find me.

'Tick ... tack' 

That sound,

that sound is persistent.

It repeats over and over.

'Tick ... tack'

It's happened again.

A trail of crimson liquid,

and a broken, frail body lying in the shrubs

'Tick ... tack'

Why can't you shut up?

'Tick ... tack'

Please, 

'Tick ... tack'

leave me alone.