The Standoff...

CLICK, CLICK,
CLICK, CLICK...

Towards the platform, she walks....
        ...and stepping up, she takes a bow....
A faceless mass turns towards a frightened child.
and waits.
She hesitates,
              and swallows hard.
The plastic on her face begins to melt,
           revealing a horror stricken girl.
Suddenly, he is there.
He smirks.
She shuffles.
A cough from the sidelines,
the silence makes him laugh.
Like a hot knife, cutting through her fear -
                    The little girl bolts.
The woman begins...
"Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen........."

alli jun3 93
modified july 98